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Structured prompts: goal, method, attachments and output

Organise complex requests with XML-like tags. A practical course for making goals, instructions, sources and output format explicit.

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What you will learn

You will build a reusable template for working with documents and notes, with clear fields and checks. The introductory mini-course is recommended.

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Five practical lessons

  1. 01

    The four blocks of a structured prompt

    Tags make the purpose of each part visible. Choose clear names and use them consistently.

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  2. 02

    Define the goal and method

    The goal describes a useful result. The method sets the steps and criteria the response must follow.

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  3. 03

    Handle attachments and sources

    Distinguish available material from documents you merely name. Each source must be identifiable and checkable.

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  4. 04

    Define the output format

    Prompt structure and answer structure are separate choices. A tagged prompt can request a table, email or JSON.

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  5. 05

    Build a reusable template

    The final exercise combines all four blocks into a project update prompt with source references and explicit checks.

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