Before asking AI to do a task, ask yourself: what do I want to have at the end? A clear request makes the result easier to check, too.
1. Start with the result
Instead of “Do something for my business,” try “Draft a seven-day content plan for my online bookshop.” That gives the task a clear boundary.
2. Add the context that matters
Briefly explain who the work is for, the problem they face, and the information you already have. Leave out private personal information, confidential customer details, and passwords.
3. Set the limits
Specify the time, budget, language, and length. For example: one post a day, in Bangla, with no more than 100 words per post.
4. Say what good work looks like
“Each post should include one useful tip, no invented statistics, and a short question at the end.” You now have something concrete to check the draft against.
5. Check it before you use it
AI output is a draft, not an authority. Check names, numbers, quotations, and important claims against their original sources. Ask it to flag anything it is uncertain about.
Try it today
Choose one real task and complete these five lines:
- The result I need:
- Who it is for:
- Relevant context:
- Limits:
- What a useful result should include:
Compare the first answer with your criteria. Point out what is missing and ask for a second draft.