#476 Types of Prompts

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#476 Types of Prompts

#476 Rewrite the following for a chapter in a book where prompts are provide by users to initiate conversations with ChatGPT

"Types of Prompts: 
  Simple - Single prompt and answer
    Simple prompts and responses can lead to iteration, drill down for details
  Iterative - Start with a prompt and see where the responses lead you
  Anticipatory - Iterative, but with an expectation of ordered prompts and responses
  Directed - Provide instructions to ChatGPT before requesting information
  Scripted - Directed prompts implemented as text files controlled by an application"

When interacting with ChatGPT, there are various types of prompts that can be used to initiate conversations. These prompts can be categorized into five main types: 

  1. Simple prompts are straightforward and involve a single prompt and answer. They can lead to further iterations and drill down for more details. For example, asking "What is the capital of France?" would prompt a simple response of "Paris," which could lead to further questions about the city or the country.
  2. Iterative prompts, on the other hand, start with a prompt and see where the responses lead. These prompts are more open-ended and can result in a more extensive conversation. For example, asking "What can you tell me about climate change?" could lead to a follow-up questions about the causes of climate change, the effects on the environment, and potential solutions.
  3. Anticipatory prompts are similar to iterative prompts but with an expectation of ordered prompts and responses. The user has a general idea of the conversation's direction but allows for more flexibility and spontaneity. For example, a user could ask "Tell me about the General Theory of Relativity" and expect follow-up questions like "How did Albert Einstein come to the conclusion that e=mc^2?" and then "How was this knowledge applied in both positive and negative ways?"
  4. Directed prompts provide specific instructions to ChatGPT before requesting information. These prompts are useful when the user wants to obtain specific information quickly. For example, state, "I want to do this, this and this. To do so, I expect you to follow this specific guidance ___ . Finally, I will provide the topic to be applied to this work." directs the ChatGPT to respond with specific pieces of information in a prescribed manner.
  5. Scripted prompts are directed prompts implemented as text files controlled by an application. These prompts follow a specific script, providing a predetermined conversation flow. These prompts are useful in situations where consistency and predictability are necessary. For example, a scripted prompt could guide an AI Chat Bot through a troubleshooting process for a technical issue.

Understanding the different types of prompts available can help you engage in more meaningful and productive conversations with AI Chat Bots. By choosing the appropriate prompt type for your needs, you are more likely to obtain the desired information and engage in a more engaging conversation.


From <https://chat.openai.com/chat>

Personal Note: I retained the structure of ChatGPT's response to my prompt, but applied artistic license to rephrase some of the text to better suit by needs.

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