In order to better interact with your (generative) AI tooling, we will tell you something about a ‘prompt’ (which is the text you use for your AI assistant). If you want to better interact with an AI and be effective with it, we advise you to phrase your prompt as effectively as possible. The CO-STAR framework is a helpful guide for structuring prompts to get the best responses from ChatGPT. Here’s a simple breakdown of what each letter stands for and how it helps in crafting effective prompts for better results.
C – Context
Provide background information about the task or situation. This helps ChatGPT understand the specific scenario and ensure the response is relevant.
O – Objective
Clearly define the task you want ChatGPT to perform. This keeps the response focused on meeting your specific goal.
S – Style
Specify the writing style you want. Whether it’s formal, conversational, or mimicking a particular expert, this guides ChatGPT in using the right manner and choice of words.
T – Tone
Set the emotional context or attitude of the response. This ensures ChatGPT’s response matches the intended sentiment, whether it’s formal, humorous, empathetic, etc.
A – Audience
Identify who the response is for. Tailoring the response to your audience, such as beginners, experts, or children, ensures it is appropriate and understandable.
R – Response Format
Choose how you want the response to be structured. This could be a list, a detailed guide, bullet points, or any other format that fits your needs.
