Chapter 2 · Lesson 3
Add Context, Role, and Format
Give AI the background, perspective, and output shape it needs.
You need a useful answer for a real work situation, not a generic internet explanation.
Context explains the situation
Context can include audience, product, constraints, tone, available data, and what you have already tried.
Role can help, but it is not magic
A role like "act as a product marketer" can set perspective. It works best when paired with real context and a clear task.
spot problem
What is missing from this prompt: "Act as a consultant. Write recommendations."
Find the choice that creates the clearest risk or quality problem.
Role helps only when the task and context are real.