Module 3: The Power Of Prompt Engineering
Get ready to explore prompt engineering! To begin using an LLM to help with a writing brief or an editing project, you first need to get set up and know how to ask the right questions to get great results. This involves learning how to craft an effective prompt and how to follow up to refine the AI model’s output. Developing your understanding and learning advanced techniques will lead to better and better results.
How This Module Works
In this module, we’ll help you get set up to use three generative AI tools – Chat GPT, Gemini, and Copilot. We’ve included step-by-step instructions and annotated image guides for each model so you can follow along. Across these lessons, we’ll provide an in-depth guide to understanding, writing, and refining prompts to get the most valuable responses.
3.1: Getting Set Up With Generative AI Models
Get started with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot – three accessible and popular platforms – and read up on the pros, cons, and best uses of each LLM. Plus, learn if it’s worth paying a subscription for extra AI features.
3.2: A Guide To Prompt Engineering
Learn the core principles of prompt design, and review comparisons of weak and effective prompts so you can understand the key factors involved.
3.3: Prompt Types And Prompt Patterns
Explore the most common types of prompts and why you might use each one to get different results. Then, consider more complex request patterns that shape the tone of the output, and learn how to direct the model to improve your prompts for you!
3.4: Follow-Up Prompting
Find out how to have a two-way “conversation” with a generative AI model, building on your previous prompts and giving feedback on the responses to hone the output.
3.5: Advanced Prompting Techniques
Discover next-level techniques to refine and further improve results, including how to input reference material, request citations, provide instructions for tone of voice, and more.
3.6: Module Quiz
Recap what you’ve learned so far with this unassessed quiz. Return to the questions anytime if you want to try again.
Why Is Prompt Engineering Useful?
When it comes to AI, the quality of the prompt is what determines the accuracy and relevancy of the output. And many people don’t know (and don’t know they don’t know!) how to ask the right questions to get the best results.
Effective prompt engineering is a valuable skill – AI us is prevalent across many industries, so the demand for professionals with strong prompt engineering skills will continue to rise.
Being able to craft effective prompts allows you to:
- Receive the right information by asking the right questions
- Direct the tone and style of the results, meaning fewer rounds of editing
- Get the output you need more quickly
- Impress clients or employers by completing work quickly and to a high standard
Explore More Prompting Tips
There’s always more to learn when it comes to this kind of developing technology. But our blog is a great place to start!
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