CO-STAR Framework

CO-STAR Framework

The CO-STAR Framework is a structured approach for creating effective prompts when working with Generative AI. The more of these you incorporate, the better your results.

Context

Provide background information or specific circumstances relevant to the task or question.

Examples

Examples: "As a marketing manager planning a product launch..." "In the setting of a busy emergency room..." "For a startup developing a new mobile app..." "During a global economic recession..."

1990

+ info

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat.

00

+ info

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat.

2010

+ info

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat.

Style

Examples

Examples: "Use a persuasive and engaging writing style" "Write in a clear, concise, and technical manner" "Adopt a creative and playful tone" "Employ a journalistic, fact-based approach"

Specify the desired writing style or format for the AI's response (e.g., formal, casual, technical, creative).

Objective

Clearly state the goal or purpose of the prompt. What do you want to achieve?

Examples

Examples: "Create a compelling elevator pitch" "Develop a triage protocol for incoming patients" "Design an intuitive user interface" "Identify cost-cutting strategies without compromising quality"

Audience

Define who the intended audience is for the generated content.

Examples

Examples: "For potential investors with a finance background" "For medical professionals with varied specialties" "For tech-savvy millennials" "For a diverse group of employees across all levels"

Tone

Indicate the emotional tone or attitude the response should convey (e.g., professional, friendly, authoritative).

Examples

Examples: "Maintain an optimistic and motivational tone" "Use a serious and authoritative tone" "Keep the tone light-hearted and humorous" "Adopt a sympathetic and understanding tone"

Response format

Specify how you want the information presented (e.g., bullet points, paragraph, list, step-by-step guide).

Examples

Examples: "Provide a 30-second script with key talking points" "Create a flowchart with decision points" "Design a mock-up of the main app screen" "Develop a table comparing different strategies"

Examples

"As a high school history teacher preparing a lesson on World War II...""In the context of a startup developing a new fitness app..." "For a research project on climate change impacts in coastal cities..." "As part of a marketing campaign for a sustainable fashion brand..."

Examples

"As a high school history teacher preparing a lesson on World War II...""In the context of a startup developing a new fitness app..." "For a research project on climate change impacts in coastal cities..." "As part of a marketing campaign for a sustainable fashion brand..."

Examples

"Provide a bullet-point list of key events…" "Create a step-by-step guide for user onboarding…" "Generate a table comparing data from different coastal regions…" "Develop a social media content calendar with post ideas…"

Examples

"As a high school history teacher preparing a lesson on World War II...""In the context of a startup developing a new fitness app..." "For a research project on climate change impacts in coastal cities..." "As part of a marketing campaign for a sustainable fashion brand..."

Examples

"As a high school history teacher preparing a lesson on World War II...""In the context of a startup developing a new fitness app..." "For a research project on climate change impacts in coastal cities..." "As part of a marketing campaign for a sustainable fashion brand..."

Examples

"For instance, include events like the Pearl Harbor attack and D-Day" "Such as 'Step 1: Download app, Step 2: Create profile, Step 3: Set fitness goals'" "Example table header: Region | Sea Level Rise | Economic Impact | Adaptation Measures" "Example post: 'Did you know our t-shirts are made from recycled plastic bottles?'"