Ask the model to think step-by-step before answering
+40% reasoning accuracy
Better for complex problems
Provide examples of desired output format
+35% format accuracy
Clearer expectations
Assign an expert persona to the AI
+30% depth
More authoritative
Specify what not to include
-50% unwanted content
More focused responses
Adjust creativity vs precision
Balance novelty/reliability
Better brainstorming
Progressively narrow responses
3x more precise
Step-by-step focus
Structure with markup
+15% parsing accuracy
Better for APIs
Ensure reproducible outputs
Consistent results
Better testing
Combine AI draft with human edits
60% faster revisions
More control
AI improves its own prompts
22% better phrasing
Self-optimizing