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• Act as an experienced [job title or expert].
• You are a patient teacher explaining this to a beginner.
• Take the view of a skeptical reviewer.
• Answer as a [type of specialist] with years of practical experience would.

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• I am a [your role] working on [project or situation].
• This is for [who will read or use it].
• The audience already knows [what they know].
• This matters because [reason or stakes].

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• Here is some background: [relevant facts].
• Here is what I've already tried: [what you tried and what happened].
• Assume I know the basics but not the details.
• Use only the information I give you here: [paste details].

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• Work through this step by step.
• Before you answer, ask me up to 3 questions if anything is unclear.
• Explain your reasoning as you go.
• Give me [number] options before recommending one.

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• My goal is to [what you want to achieve].
• Success looks like [the result you want].
• I want the reader to [think, feel or do what].
• I will use your answer to [how you will use it].

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• Write a [type of document] about [topic].
• Summarize [what to summarize] in plain language.
• Compare [option A] and [option B] for [purpose].
• Review [what to review] and suggest improvements.

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• Include [specific point, section or detail].
• Give one concrete example for each point.
• Mention common mistakes to avoid.
• End with a clear next step I can take.

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• Keep it under [number] words.
• Avoid jargon, or define it the first time you use it.
• Don't make up facts. Say so if you aren't sure.
• Do not include [what to leave out].

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• Put the main answer in the first sentence.
• Use a numbered list of steps.
• Show the comparison as a table.
• Use short headings for each section.

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• Here is an example of what I want: [paste example].
• Match the style of this sample: [paste sample].
• Here is an example of what I do NOT want: [paste example].
• Give me one short example first so I can check you are on the right track.

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