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Iterative prompting can generate basic content
Iterative prompting can generate basic content
Iterative prompting
Iterative prompting
Iterative prompting is a helpful technique that can be used to generate a basic essay outline. This process involves repeatedly providing prompts to a model in order to guide it towards a desired outcome. To begin, start by considering the topic of your essay and what main points you want to cover. Then, ask yourself what evidence or examples you can use to support these points. Next, think about how you can structure your essay to effectively communicate your ideas. Finally, consider any counterarguments or opposing viewpoints that you may need to address in your essay. By using iterative prompting to guide your thought process, you can create a well-organized and compelling essay outline that will serve as a strong foundation for your final draft.
How to use AI to create structure and not content
How to use AI to create structure and not content
Below are a couple of examples of how you might use the prompt framework outlined previously to get a GenAI tool to create a structure for a review and a presentation, but the prompt framework can be modified to suit many different tasks. While the original outputs are often decent starting points you probably would not want to use the exact outputs, rather using your knowledge and style to modify the outputs to suit your needs better.
Generating a Review Structure
Generating a Review Structure
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Note that the different elements of the prompt have been identified for this first example for clarity, but in practice could be written as continuous prose.
Example prompt:
"Task: Create a detailed outline for a postgraduate-level review article focusing on contemporary educational theories underpinning digital education. The outline should cover key theories, their evolution, and applicability in the digital era.
Context: The outline must be tailored to fit the academic requirements of a postgraduate student studying educational technology, with a focus on how traditional educational theories adapt to digital learning environments.
Examples: After this initial prompt I am going to upload some examples of my previous written work so you can mimic my writing style. After this prompt, you will respond only with UPLOAD after which I will provide the first exemplar. Once you have read and understood this first article, you will only respond with UPLOAD until I tell you that I have provided the last exemplar by saying FINISHED. Only after this will you generate the requested output.
Persona: Assume the role of a seasoned academic in the field of educational technology, with in-depth knowledge of how digital platforms transform learning and teaching methods.
Format: Present the outline in a clear and organised manner. It should consist of section headings relevant to the topic, followed by bullet-pointed lists under each section. These lists should succinctly summarise key points, theories, and examples.
Tone: The output should be formal and academic, reflecting the seriousness and precision expected in scientific writing. It should not include any colloquial language and maintain a tone suitable for an academic audience."
Generating a Presentation structure
Generating a Presentation structure
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Can you start to identify the different elements of the prompt framework in this example? Which element has been omitted on this occasion?
Example prompt:
“Generate a detailed outline for a 30-minute academic conference presentation (25 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for questions) aimed at fellow instructors and educational designers. The presentation should focus on the foundational educational theories relevant to digital education. The outline should be suitable for a PowerPoint format, tailored to an audience well-versed in educational theory but seeking insights into its application in digital learning environments. Assume the role of an expert in educational theory, particularly in the context of digital education, capable of engaging and informing an audience of fellow educators and designers. The output should be in the form of slide headings, followed by bullet-pointed lists under each heading. These bullet points should encompass key points, explanations, and examples where necessary. The tone of the presentation should be formal and academic. It should convey information in a clear, precise, and authoritative manner, suitable for an educational setting.”
Natural Language Literature searching tools
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