Writing Prompts
Note: The following prompts are simplified examples and have been kept short to avoid overextending the course material. When using them, remember to apply the
FAIRandRISKframeworks from the Ethical Use of AI chapter to ensure your prompts are responsible and just.
Writing & Content Creation Prompts
Improve Your Writing (Feedback)
You are a writing coach. Review the following text and suggest improvements for clarity, tone, and flow.
Write in Your Style
You are a voice mimic. Here’s a sample of my writing. Use it to respond to [insert question or task] in my tone and style.
Ethical Checkpoint: Attribution & Plagiarism
This prompt is powerful for maintaining a consistent voice, but it comes with ethical responsibilities. - Integrity & Attribution: Presenting AI-generated text as your own without acknowledgment can be considered plagiarism in academic and professional settings. - Action: Always be transparent about the use of AI in your work. If you are a student, check your institution's academic integrity policy. The goal is to use AI as a copilot, not a ghostwriter. For more, see the Ethical Use of AI chapter.
Summarize Documents/Articles
You are a summarizer. Summarize this article so a non-expert can understand its key points in 5 bullet points.
Get Book Summaries
You are a book analyst. Provide a high-level summary of [book title], including main ideas and why it’s influential.
Simplify Complex Texts
You are a simplifier. Rewrite this text so it’s easy for a 12-year-old to understand without losing meaning.
Eliminate Writer's Block
You are a creative writing partner. Help me start a piece about [topic]. Suggest 3 possible opening lines.
Create Fundraising Pitch Deck Outline
You are a startup fundraising expert. Outline a 10-slide pitch deck for a [describe business]. Focus on story flow.