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! Prompt Principle for Instructions
! Prompting Principle
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| '''1'''
| No need to be polite with LLM so there is no need to add phrases like "please", "if you don't mind", "thank you", "I would like to", etc., and get straight to the point.
| No need to be polite with LLM so there is no need to add phrases like "please", "if you don't mind", "thank you", "I would like to", etc., and get straight to the point.
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| 2
| '''2'''
| Integrate the intended audience in the prompt, e.g., the audience is an expert in the field.
| Integrate the intended audience in the prompt, e.g., the audience is an expert in the field.
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| '''3'''
| Break down complex tasks into a sequence of simpler prompts in an interactive conversation.
| Break down complex tasks into a sequence of simpler prompts in an interactive conversation.
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| 4
| '''4'''
| Employ affirmative directives such as 'do', while steering clear of negative language like 'don’t'.
| Employ affirmative directives such as 'do', while steering clear of negative language like 'don’t'.
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| '''5'''
| When you need clarity or a deeper understanding of a topic, idea, or any piece of information, utilize the following prompts:
| When you need clarity or a deeper understanding of a topic, idea, or any piece of information, utilize the following prompts:
* Explain [insert specific topic] in simple terms.
* Explain [insert specific topic] in simple terms.
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