Diagnosing poor output.
CHECK YOUR PROMPT FIRST
Most disappointing output comes from insufficient context, not from the tool.
THE THREE MOST COMMON CAUSES
No context about your situation No audience specified No format or length specified
WHAT TO TRY
Add who you are and what you do Add who the output is for State the length and format Give an example of what you want
IF IT IS TOO GENERIC
You have not supplied anything specific. Add your examples, your figures, your experience.
IF IT IS TOO LONG
State a length. "Around 200 words."
IF THE TONE IS WRONG
Give an example of writing you consider right.
IF IT MISSES THE POINT
Say what the point is, explicitly.
IF IT KEEPS AGREEING WITH YOU
Ask for objections. "What are the three weakest points in this?"
IF IT STILL DOES NOT WORK
The task may not suit AI. That is a legitimate finding.
