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Overview

In this lesson, you will learn:

• What structured prompts are and why they matter
• How to provide context to AI for better responses
• Simple strategies for organizing information in your prompts
• Beginner-friendly ways to make prompts clear, complete, and effective

By the end, you will know how to write prompts that guide AI more precisely and produce consistent, useful outputs.

💡 Key Concepts

• Structured Prompt: A prompt organized in a way that clearly communicates task, context, and instructions to AI.
• Context: Background information or examples included in the prompt to help AI understand the task better.
• Prompt Sections: Breaking prompts into parts such as instruction, role, context, and examples.
• Consistency: Well-structured prompts reduce errors and improve clarity.

🧠 Concept Explanation

1. Why Structure Matters

AI works best when it clearly understands:

1. What task to perform (instruction)
2. Who is performing it (role)
3. What information to consider (context)
4. How to do it (format, examples, style)

Without structure, AI may misinterpret the task or produce inconsistent outputs.

Example:

• Unstructured Prompt: “Summarize this article.” → Short, vague, or inconsistent result
• Structured Prompt: Role: You are an expert teacher. Task: Summarize the following article in 3 sentences for beginners. Context: [Insert article text] Format: Numbered list of main points. → Clear, useful, and beginner-friendly summary

2. Adding Context

Context provides AI with background information so it can generate more relevant outputs.

Forms of context include:

• Text passages
• Examples of desired output
• User instructions (e.g., tone, style, length)
• Prior conversation history

Example:

Task: Translate English to Spanish.  
Context: Use formal Spanish suitable for a business email.  
Sentence: "Thank you for your prompt response."  
Output: "Gracias por su pronta respuesta."

3. Prompt Sections for Beginners

A beginner-friendly structured prompt can include:

1. Role/Persona: Assign a role to guide tone and perspective.
2. Instruction/Task: Clearly state what AI should do.
3. Context: Include background information or examples.
4. Format/Output Style: Specify how AI should present results.

Example Prompt Template:

Role: You are a friendly science teacher.  
Task: Explain the topic to a 10-year-old.  
Context: Photosynthesis process in plants.  
Format: Simple bullet points with 3 main steps.

4. Beginner Tips

• Keep sections short and clear; don’t overwhelm AI with too much text.
• Always include the role or perspective to guide tone.
• Use examples if possible (few-shot style).
• Experiment: small changes in context or structure can significantly improve output.

🧩 Practical Beginner Examples

1. Structured Summary

Role: You are a history teacher.  
Task: Summarize the causes of World War I.  
Context: [Insert paragraph about the causes]  
Format: 3 bullet points suitable for high school students.

2. Structured Translation

Role: You are a professional translator.  
Task: Translate English to French.  
Context: Business email tone.  
Text: "Please review the attached document and provide your feedback."

3. Structured Advice

Role: You are a career coach.  
Task: Give 3 tips to improve productivity for a college student.  
Format: Numbered list with brief explanations.

⚙️ Beginner Tools

• ChatGPT / OpenAI Playground: Add structured sections in the input box.
• Google Gemini / Bard: Use role, instruction, and context fields if available.
• Notepad or Word: Draft prompts with structure before pasting into AI.

🧭 Step-by-Step Beginner Activity

1. Choose a topic (e.g., “The water cycle”).
2. Write a role section: “You are a friendly science teacher.”
3. Write a task section: “Explain the water cycle to a 10-year-old.”
4. Add context: short paragraph describing water processes.
5. Specify format: 3 bullet points.
6. Input prompt into AI and observe the output.
7. Adjust context or format and see how responses improve.

📝 Exercises

1. Write a structured prompt to summarize a news article in 3 simple sentences.
2. Create a structured prompt to translate a sentence with a formal tone.
3. Design a structured prompt to give advice on healthy habits.
4. Experiment by changing the role or context and compare outputs.

🔍 Summary & Key Takeaways

• Structured prompts help AI understand tasks clearly.
• Breaking prompts into role, task, context, and format improves output quality.
• Context provides background for more accurate and relevant responses.
• Experimentation is key: small changes in structure or wording can make AI more effective.
• Structured prompts are a foundation for more advanced prompt engineering.