Prompt basics

Prompt starter pack

Beginner-safe prompt patterns for asking AI to summarize, draft, compare, organize, and make a task easier to review.

Summarize public information

Summarize this public text in five plain-language bullets. Keep the original meaning. List anything that seems unclear or missing.

Turn this article into a short checklist for someone who is new to the topic. Do not add facts that are not in the source.

Explain the main points of this public page at a practical workplace level. End with three things I should verify myself.

Draft something low-risk

Draft a friendly internal message about [topic]. Audience: [role]. Tone: clear and calm. Include these points: [public or non-sensitive points].

Create three versions of this short announcement: concise, warm, and more formal. Keep it under 150 words.

Help me rewrite this fictional customer update so it is clearer and easier to read. Flag anything that needs a real person to confirm.

Organize your thinking

Turn these notes into categories. Do not make decisions for me. Show what belongs together and what questions remain.

Give me three possible ways to structure this task, with pros and cons for each. Use plain language.

Create a first-pass checklist for doing this low-risk task. Include a review step before anything is shared.

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