Explanation: brief and clear
Examples: Instead of: "can you provide..." or "please provide..." Use: "explain the process of..." or "identify factors behind..."
Explanation: structured and coherent
Examples: "List the steps to do X, beginning with Y, and ending with Z." or "Describe the steps..."
Explanation: clear output specifications
Examples: Instead of: "tell me about..." or "what are some..." Use: "provide a concise overview of..." or "identify five..."
Explanation: flexible and customizable
Examples: If an initial prompt returns a very general response, do a more targeted prompt. Instead of: "describe the history of..." or "what are some ways to..." Use: "explain the development of X from DATE-DATE" or "list SPECIFIC POPULATION practices for..."
Explanation: continuous evaluation and improvement
Examples: Once you receive a response to a prompt, review it for accuracy, relevance, and completeness. Depending on results, ask for more specific information.
Adapted from: Lo, L. S. (2023). The CLEAR path: A framework for enhancing information literacy through prompt engineering.The Journal of Academic Librarianship,49(4), 102720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2023.102720
