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🎯 Goal of today:
Let’s actually write a prompt together.
🧭 What Is an AI Prompt?
A “prompt” is simply the instruction you give to a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Canva.
Whenever you see a ✧ icon in Google — that’s Gemini, waiting for your command.
No matter which AI you use, prompts are the foundation of communication.
🔍 When You Don’t Need AI
If you’re just searching for recipes or facts, Google works better.
AI prompts shine when you need creativity, decision-making, or learning support — not mere information retrieval.
🧩 Types of Prompt Frameworks
There are many frameworks out there. Dr. Jules White of Vanderbilt University lists 16 types, but here we’ll focus on three practical ones:
- REX: Simple and effective
- TCREI: High-precision for business
- DREAMS: For thoughtful decisions
1️⃣ REX — The Simple Foundation
REX = Role / Example / Expectation
This model, shared by Ruben Hassid (How to Prompt), is perfect for beginners.
You specify:
- R (Role): Who should the AI act as
- E (Example): A one-line situation
- X (Expectation): Format, tone, and output rules
Example:
You are an experienced school PR editor. Write a 300-character announcement for next week’s cleaning volunteer event.
By combining REX properly, you can refine AI’s response with precision.
2️⃣ TCREI — The “5-Point Set” for Reliable Work
Taught in Google’s AI Essentials course, TCREI expands REX with five layers:
Task, Context, References, Evaluate, Iterate.
This framework is perfect for workplace use — it adds background, references, and evaluation criteria.
By writing clear personas for both writer and reader, you can achieve human-like quality.
3️⃣ DREAMS — For Major Decisions
Taught in Microsoft’s AI course, DREAMS helps structure complex thinking:
Define / Refine / Examine / Activate / Manage / Select.
It’s ideal for big decisions like career changes or purchases, where emotion and logic must balance.
🪄 Quick Comparison
- Want fast and “good enough”? → REX
- Need precision at work? → TCREI
- Don’t want regrets? → DREAMS
💡 Final Tips
- Write as if instructing a new graduate — be specific.
- Add adjectives and context to improve results.
- Avoid contradictions like “detailed yet concise.”
- For tools like Canva, write in English (or ask ChatGPT to translate your prompt first).
✨ Conclusion
When I first touched ChatGPT in 2023, it was through Mr. Shinichi Shichiri’s free seminar.
It changed my workflow completely.
If you’re still unsure — don’t worry. Try attending a free seminar by Generative AI Research Institute (link below).
Seeing it in action is the best teacher.
Next time, I’ll introduce advanced prompting techniques.
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