CLEAR Framework for Prompt Engineering

CLEAR Framework for Prompt Engineering

The CLEAR Framework is another structured approach for creating effective prompts when working with GenAI. The more of these you incorporate, the better your results.

Concise

The importance of conciseness in crafting prompts.

Examples

Examples: "As a college student looking for keywords to search about Pre-Columbian and colonial events in Latin America..." "In the context of a startup developing a new solar energy app..." "For a research project on climate change impacts in coastal cities..." "As part of a marketing campaign for a sustainable fashion brand..."

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Explicit

Examples

Examples: "For instance, which units were part of Operation Fustian and Operation Ladbroke." "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?'"

Provide clear output specifications. Include specifics about the type of information you seek and how it should be conveyed.

Logical

Ensure that the information flows logically and that the relationships between concepts are clear.

Examples

Examples: "Provide a bullet-point list of key events…" "Create a step-by-step guide for putting a paper in a brown bomber…" "Generate a table comparing data from different coastal regions…" "Develop a presentation with a graph about election results…"

Reflective

Understand the significance of continuous evaluation in enhancing prompt engineering techniques.

Examples

Examples: "If the initial response lacks detail, ask for specific dates and outcomes for each turning point." "If the streamlined process seems too simplified, request additional steps for user personalization." "If the economic impacts aren't quantified, ask for specific dollar amounts or percentages." "If the content plan doesn't vary enough, request different types of posts (e.g., infographics, videos, customer testimonials)."

Adaptive

Emphasize the significance of adaptability in prompt engineering and be willing to experiment with various prompts and phrasing.

Examples

Examples: "Why did President Dwight Eisenhower warn against the establishment of a military-industrial complex?" "What are the literary themes in Crime and Punishment?" "What are the projected economic impacts of sea level rise in Miami, New York, and San Francisco by 2050?"

Leo S. Lo, The CLEAR path: A framework for enhancing information literacy through prompt engineering, The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Volume 49, Issue 4, 2023, 102720, ISSN 0099-1333, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2023.102720.

Examples

Original Prompt: Can you tell me about the causes of World War II and its major events? Instead, use this one: List the top 5 causes of World War II and 3 pivotal battles.

Examples

After receiving AI-generated content on the causes of the American Civil War, evaluate the response's depth, historical accuracy, and coverage of key factors. Use insights from the evaluation to refine future prompts, such as asking for a detailed analysis of economic and political causes or focusing on the role of slavery in the conflict.

Examples

"Explain the benefits of regular exercise for mental health.""Describe three real-world applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare.""List three major environmental impacts of air pollution on urban areas."

Examples

"Describe three specific impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems in the past decade."Analyze how machine learning algorithms are improving early cancer detection in radiology.""Compare the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar and wind power in urban settings.""Outline how regular aerobic exercise affects cognitive function in older adults."

Examples

IExplain climate change, focusing on its causes, effects on the environment, and potential solutions.” “Provide a detailed summary of World War I, highlighting its key causes, major battles, and lasting impacts on global politics.” I“Outline the process of photosynthesis, detailing the roles of sunlight, chlorophyll, and carbon dioxide in plant energy production.”