Academy · Beginner · 8 min
Prompt writing: get better answers from AI assistants
A simple, reliable structure for writing prompts: role, task, context, format and checks.
AI assistants answer better when you give them clear instructions. A good prompt usually has five parts.
| Part | Example |
|---|---|
| Role | You are a careful HR assistant in Pakistan. |
| Task | Write a polite rejection email to a candidate. |
| Context | The role was Sales Executive; the candidate had two interviews. |
| Format | Under 120 words, friendly and formal. |
| Check | Do not promise future roles. Point out anything you assumed. |
Habits that help
- Be specific. Say who the reader is and what you want them to do.
- Give an example of the style or format you want.
- Iterate. Ask for changes such as “shorter” or “more formal”.
- Verify facts. AI can sound sure and be wrong. Check names, numbers, laws and prices yourself.
- Protect privacy. Do not paste passwords, bank details or other people’s private data.
For tasks GM already does well, such as cover letters and meeting minutes, the free tools save you from writing prompts at all.