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A prompt is an input to an AI tool. For research AI tools, the prompt is usually a question, request, or topic.  Writing good prompts will facilitate good outputs from the AI tool.

Here is some guidance:

CLEAR: Framework for Prompting - this framework provides a standard method for composing effective queries in academic settings:

1. Concise: brevity and clarity in prompts - be specific
2. Logical: structured and coherent prompts - use a logical flow and order
3. Explicit: clear output specifications - give precise instructions on your desired output format, content, and/or scope
4. Adaptive: flexibility and customization in prompts - experiment with various prompt formulations and phrasing in an iterative process
5. Reflective: continuous evaluation and improvement of prompts - adjust and improve your prompt by evaluating the previous responses

For more detailed explanations and examples, read the full article: Lo LS. The CLEAR path: a framework for enhancing information literacy through prompt engineering.” Journal of academic librarianship. 2023; 49(4). http://ezproxy.lib.utexas.edu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2023.102720

Go to your UT LinkedIn account and search in the Learning section for "How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools: Meet your AI Creative Collaborator"[Video].

OpenAI Developer Forum

• A Guide to Crafting Effective Prompts for Diverse Applications. OpenAI Developer Forum. November 2023. https://community.openai.com/t/a-guide-to-crafting-effective-prompts-for-diverse-applications/493914 
• The Art of AI Prompt Crafting: A Comprehensive Guide for Enthusiasts. (November 2023) - https://community.openai.com/t/the-art-of-ai-prompt-crafting-a-comprehensive-guide-for-enthusiasts/495144

LearnPrompting. Prompt Engineering Guide. 2024. https://learnprompting.org/docs/intro