Writing Effective Prompts

Writing effective prompts includes formatting the prompt correctly, leveraging answer types and using the preview answer feature to ensure your prompt gives you the most effective output.

1. Tailor for Clarity: Phrase your questions as if explaining to a slightly less experienced professional for maximum clarity.
2. Be Specific: Ensure your questions are precise. Vague questions may not yield the answers you’re looking for.
3. Simplify Complex Queries: Break down questions with many components into individual ones.
   • Instead of "What are the renewal terms?"
   • Try: "Does the contract include automatic renewal?" (Yes/No)
   • Follow with: "What is the renewal period?" (Number - Duration)
4. Add Context: Providing background or context can significantly enhance the relevance of the answers.
5. Use Action-Oriented Language: Start your queries with action verbs like “summarise” “identify” or “write” to clarify the expected output.
6. Leverage Templates: Break down your templates to account for unique legal language and contextual nuances.
7. Leverage Answer Types: Choosing the right answer type ensures you receive outputs in the most helpful and actionable format. See article for more detail.
8. Using Answer Preview Feature: This allows you to test and refine your questions before running a complete report. See article for more detail.

💡Pro Tip: When using Select or Multi-Select, provide clear criteria for each option to help the AI make accurate selections.

‍

Examples of Effective Prompts