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AI for Business

Learn about writing effective AI prompts for better results in business and research. This page shares general prompting tips, example prompts for tasks like brainstorming and summarizing, and links to resources on prompt engineering.

AI Prompting

The way you phrase your prompt can impact on the quality of the response. Make sure to use clear, specific instructions to get better results. You can also refine your prompts through follow-up questions.

General tips

  • Be specific about the task
  • Provide context
  • Ask for multiple options or variations
  • Break complex tasks into smaller steps
  • Always double-check the output against reliable sources

Example Prompts

  • Brainstorming - “Suggest three possible research questions about consumer behavior in the coffee industry.”
  • Summarizing - “Summarize this research article in plain language for a college student who is new to studying this field.”
  • Explaining concepts - “Explain externalities as if I’m new to economics, and give me a real-world policy example.”
  • Comparing options - “What are the advantages and disadvantages of using surveys versus interviews to study customer satisfaction?”
  • Drafting content - “Create an outline from my report that could be used to help me draft my verbal presentation.”

Prompting Resources