Use this canvas before writing a serious prompt.
1. Task
What do you want the AI tool to help with?
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2. Audience
Who will read or use the output?
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3. Purpose
What should the output help someone do or decide?
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4. Input Material
What safe information can you provide?
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5. Context
What background does the AI tool need?
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6. Constraints
What should the output include, avoid, preserve, or limit?
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7. Output Format
Should the output be a list, table, draft, outline, memo, checklist, comparison, or another format?
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8. Review Criteria
How will you judge whether the output is useful?
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9. Risks
What could go wrong if the output is wrong, incomplete, biased, too confident, or shared with the wrong person?
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10. Stop Conditions
When should you stop using the AI tool and ask a human or use another source?
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