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Prompting

The GOAL Framework

A four-part structure for a prompt that gets a usable answer.

G

Goal

What you want achieved - be specific.

O

Output

Format, length, tone and audience.

A

Additional context

Background, constraints, examples and data.

L

Look over

Review it critically, then iterate.

When to use  The default scaffold for anyone moving past one-line prompts.

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