Design Principle and Framework ​

A good prompt is one that is specific and provides enough context for LLMs to be able to generate a response that is relevant to the task.

Design principle ​

By following design principle, you can improve the quality and accuracy of the LLM’s responses and enhance the overall user experience.

• Be clear and specific: The prompt should clearly state the task or question that the model is expected to answer. Avoid ambiguity or vagueness in the prompt as this can lead to unclear or irrelevant responses.
• Provide context: The prompt should provide enough context for the model to understand the task and generate a relevant response. This can include relevant background information, examples, or constraints.
• Use natural language: Write the prompt in a natural and conversational style that the model can understand and respond to. Avoid using complex or technical language that may confuse the model.
• Be concise: Keep the prompt concise and to the point. Avoid unnecessary details or information that may distract the model from the task at hand.
• Avoid complex sentence structure: Using complex sentence structures can confuse the model, leading to poorly generated output. Using simple sentences and straightforward language makes it easier for the model to understand and generate the desired output.
• Avoid ambiguity: Ensure that the prompt is specific and avoids ambiguity. Avoid using words with multiple meanings or phrases that can be interpreted in different ways.
• Use keywords: Use keywords in the prompt that are relevant to the topic of the conversation. This helps the chatbot to understand the context and respond appropriately.
• Consider the intended audience: Consider the intended audience for the generated responses and tailor the prompts accordingly. Use appropriate language, terminology, and examples that the audience is likely to understand and relate to.
• Use appropriate formatting: Use appropriate formatting such as bullet points, numbered lists, or bold text to highlight key information in the prompt. This can help the model understand the structure and organization of the prompt.
• Test and refine: Test the prompts with the model and refine them based on the quality of the generated responses. Iteratively refine the prompts until the generated responses are of high quality and relevance.

Framework ​

We propose a framework for prompt design that consists of five key components: context, instructions, relevance, constraints, and demonstration. This standardized structure can help streamline prompt design and ensure that a consistent process is followed, resulting in more effective prompts.

• 🕐Context:

  • Context is key when designing a prompt. Make sure to provide enough background information surrounding to the designated task so that the model can understands the situation and generate text that is relevant and accurate.

• 🕜Instruction:

  • Instruction is crucial as it guides the model on what to do and what is expected of it. It is important to be clear, concise and specific. When dealing with complex reasoning tasks, consider breaking the tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps to help the model understand the task at hand.

• 🕑Relevance:

  • Relevance is essential when specific information needs to be referenced. This information could be links to relevant articles or data, or specific input provided by the user. By utilizing this specific information, the model can tailor its output to be personalized, reliable, and consistent with the user's needs.

• 🕝Constraint:

  • Constraint is helpful as guiding LLMs on what it can and cannot do, ultimately leading to more accurate results. This may involve specifying the format of the output, the type of language to be used, or even the length of the output. Additionally, specifying the difficulty level and style can further refine the output.

• 🕒Demonstration:

  • Demonstration is valuable as it allow LLMs to understand what is expected through examples, particularly when instructions alone cannot effectively convey specific details and accuracy. By offering examples of input and output pairs, LLMs can automatically identify patterns and then generate text that is aligned with the user's expectations.

💥 Based on the complexity and characteristics of the task, you can select a few components from them to form your prompt. ​

Usually, 'instruction' or 'demonstration' can both be used to convey our intent behind tasks or questions. We can choose to use either of them depending on the situation of completing the task or question.

At the beginning of the prompt, we can directly write the content to express the intent of the instruction, without having to explicitly use the words 'instruction' or 'demonstration'.

👁️ [Prompt example]:

Write a 500-word short story that incorporates the theme of discovering hidden talents. Ensure that your story has a clear beginning, middle, and end, and that the characters are well-rounded and believable.

[Context]: You are tasked with writing a short story about a character who suddenly discovers a hidden talent they never knew they possessed. The story should have a clear plot and well-developed characters.

[Relevance]: To help you develop your story, please review the following articles: "The Power of Uncovering Hidden Talents" and "The Importance of Character Development in Fiction Writing." These articles will provide you with relevant insights and ideas for your story.

[Constraint]: Your story must be written in third person point of view and should be appropriate for a general audience. Additionally, ensure that the story has a positive and inspiring tone.

Output: 

  Emily had always considered herself an average person. She went to work, came home, and spent her evenings watching TV or scrolling through social media. But on this particular day, something changed. 
  As she walked home from work, she noticed a group of people gathered around a street performer. 
  Curiosity piqued, she pushed her way through the crowd to see what was happening. The performer was a young man playing a guitar, his fingers moving expertly over the strings. 
  Emily found herself drawn in by the music, the melody taking her to a place she had never been before. As the song ended, the performer looked up and met Emily's gaze. 
  He smiled and gestured for her to come closer.Emily hesitated, feeling self-conscious, but something about the performer's smile made her feel welcome. 
  She moved closer, and the performer handed her his guitar."Play something," he said, encouragingly. Emily shook her head. "I don't know how," she replied. "Everyone has music inside them," the performer said. "Just let it out."Emily looked down at the guitar in her hands, feeling a sense of unease. 
  She had never played an instrument before, and the thought of making a fool of herself in front of this crowd was daunting. But as she looked up, she saw the performer nodding at her, encouraging her to give it a try. 
  Taking a deep breath, Emily placed her fingers on the strings and began to strum. To her surprise, a melody began to form. She felt the music flowing through her, the notes coming easily as if they had been waiting to be released all along. 
  The crowd around her cheered, and Emily felt a sense of pride swell inside her. She had discovered a talent she never knew she possessed. From that moment on, she spent every spare moment practicing, determined to hone her skills and see where this new passion could take her. 
  Months passed, and Emily found herself playing at local bars and coffee shops, her talent drawing in crowds of people eager to hear her music. 
  She had never felt so alive, and every time she played, she felt a sense of fulfillment and purpose that she had never experienced before. One day, a music producer heard her play and offered her a record deal. 
  Emily couldn't believe it - this was everything she had ever dreamed of. She signed the contract and began working on her first album. 
  As her music career took off, Emily looked back on that chance encounter with the street performer and realized that it had changed her life forever. 
  She had discovered a hidden talent she never knew she possessed, and it had brought her more happiness and fulfillment than she could ever have imagined.

I like this story: Unleash Your Hidden Talent!

👁️ [Prompt example]:

Circulation revenue has increased by 5% in Finland. [Positive]Panostaja did not disclose the purchase price. [Neutral]Paying off the national debt will be extremely painful. [Negative]The acquisition will have an immediate positive impact. [???]

Output:  
Neutral