ChatGPT Prompt Framework

A request such as “write a summary” or “analyze this product” may produce plausible text, but leaves too many decisions undefined. Treat the prompt as a task brief that reduces variation.

#Include these fields

• Role or usage context.
• Task objective.
• Intended audience.
• Output format.
• Tone.
• Constraints and exclusions.

#Example brief

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Role: act like an experienced content editor.
Task: write a Xiaohongshu post about AI resume optimization.
Audience: career switchers preparing for job search.
Tone: direct and trustworthy, not overly salesy.
Output: title + 3 key points + one CTA question, within 300 Chinese characters.
Constraint: do not use generic hype phrases.

The example intentionally requests a Chinese-language social post. Its useful feature is the defined audience, objective, style and constraints—not its length.

#Common failures

• Asking for a large amount of content without defining its purpose.
• Using “more sophisticated” or “more attractive” without observable criteria.
• Combining incompatible requirements.

#A more reliable approach

Provide a real usage situation, an explicit structure, information that must remain and expressions that must be excluded. These constrain a draft more effectively than “make it professional.”

#Related pages

• Tone and style
• Outline to draft
• ChatGPT overview