How to Be Specific
The art of clear requests
Now let's learn the secret formula for great prompts. It's easier than you think!
1The Idea
Specific prompts include: WHAT you want, HOW you want it, WHO it's for, and HOW MUCH (length/detail). The more details, the better the result.
2See the Difference
Bad Example
"Explain photosynthesis"
For a scientist or a 5-year-old? In one sentence or ten pages? As a poem or a textbook? Claude doesn't know!
Good Example
"Explain photosynthesis in 3 simple sentences that a 7-year-old could understand. Use an analogy about cooking."
Claude now knows: complexity level (simple), length (3 sentences), audience (7-year-old), and style (cooking analogy).
💡Clau-chan's Tip
Use this checklist: What do I want? How should it look? Who is it for? How long should it be?
3Practice
Try It Yourself!
Make this specific: 'Write an email'
Ready to move on?