Say what you need, clearly and precisely
Turn a vague one-liner into an executable, testable prompt.
Scenario
Someone says: “Write something for me.” You want the model to help, but you should not paste the vague line alone.
Requirements
Write a full prompt (system + user is fine) so the model can:
- Pin the genre and purpose (email, memo, talk track—state assumptions explicitly).
- State audience and tone.
- Add length or format constraints (bullets, word cap, headings if needed).
- Add acceptance criteria (“done means …”).
Self-check
- Does it cover at least four of: goal, audience, format, constraints, acceptance?
- Could a teammate run it without follow-up questions?