A guide for writing better AI prompts—especially for tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot.
Prompt Engineering Worksheet
Instructions: Use this worksheet to structure your AI prompts clearly and effectively. The better the prompt, the better the result.
Step 1: Define the Role
Who should the AI act as? (e.g., "Act as a policy analyst", "Act as a marketing writer")
Act as a: _____________________________
Step 2: Describe the Task
What do you want the AI to do? (Be clear and specific.)
Help me: _____________________________
Step 3: Provide the Input or Context
What information does the AI need to know? (Paste it here.)
Input or context: _____________________________
Step 4: Set the Style or Tone (Optional)
Do you want the AI to write in a formal tone? Friendly? Bullet points?
Style/tone: _____________________________
Sample Prompt Template:
"Act as a [role], and help me [task] using the following information: [insert input/context]. Write in a [style] tone."
Use This Space to Test a Prompt:
Prompt:
Result: