Module 4

Writing Prompts That Define the Work

Turn vague requests into inspectable task specifications with authorised context, boundaries, output formats, and review criteria.

Module resultWrite a task specification that defines the outcome, audience, context, constraints, format, review criteria, and required human decisions.

Module sequence

Welcome to Module 4: Define the Work Clearly4-5 minutes
State the Outcome and Audience7-9 minutes
Give Relevant Context and Authorised Sources8-10 minutes
Set Constraints and Boundaries8-10 minutes
Make the Output Easy to Inspect8-10 minutes
Use Examples and Clarification with Purpose7-9 minutes
Divide Complex Work into Controlled Stages9-11 minutes
Diagnose the Output Before Revising the Prompt8-10 minutes

Safe practice rule

Use the supplied fictional examples or safely prepared synthetic material. Do not enter personal, confidential, client, workplace, health, financial, authentication, or security-sensitive information.