Writing Effective Prompts
The Power of Prompting
One of the most important skills when using AI is learning how to write effective prompts, sometimes referred to as ‘Prompt Engineering’. A prompt is the instruction, question, or request you give an AI tool. Think of prompting as having a conversation. The more clearly you explain what you need, who it is for, and what outcome you are hoping to achieve, the more useful the response is likely to be.
Prompting is a skill that can be developed with practice. Whether you are completely new to AI or already using it regularly, learning how to write clear and effective prompts can help you get more useful, relevant, and accurate responses.
There is no single ‘perfect’ prompt. While AI can generate answers in seconds, the quality of those answers often depends on the quality of the prompt. Effective use of AI often involves refining your questions, providing additional context, and following up on responses to achieve the outcomes you need. The more clearly you communicate with AI, the more effectively it can support your learning and work.
Whether you are using AI to understand a difficult concept, brainstorm ideas, organise your studies, or generate feedback, effective prompting can help you get better results.
The resource below will help you understand the principles of effective prompting and provide practical techniques that you can apply across your studies and everyday use of AI.
Prompting in Practice
Explore our interactive guide below, designed to enhance your skills in crafting effective prompts. Discover direct links to AI tools, insights into the art of prompt engineering, and a selection of use cases and sample prompts tailored for both teaching and learning purposes. Click start to explore the resource.
Want to develop your prompting skills further?
The additional resources below provide guidance, examples, and techniques to help you write better prompts and get more useful responses from AI tools.
