Lesson 3.1 · Anatomy of a Prompt
Break down great prompts into pieces you can remix: role, task, context, output format, tone.
Prompt Recipe: Anatomy Breakdown
Take this prompt and label each part as role, task, context, or format:
“You are a patient tutor. In bullet points, explain the key themes of ‘The Great Gatsby’ to a student who loves modern TV dramas.”Lesson 3.2 · Iteration & Refinement
Learn how to ask the AI to critique its own answer and improve it step by step.
Prompt Recipe: Iterate
Draft a 200-word synopsis about [YOUR PROJECT]. Then critique your synopsis: what’s missing or confusing? Rewrite it based on your critique.Reflect & Apply
Did the AI’s critique catch issues you noticed? What follow-up question improved the output most?
Lesson 3.3 · Troubleshooting Checklist
Know what to tweak when results fall flat—too generic, inaccurate, or off-tone.
Prompt Recipe: Diagnose Output
You’re a prompt doctor. I used this prompt: “[PASTE PROMPT]” and got a bland answer. Diagnose the likely issue and suggest three tweaks I can make.