Multi-Step Prompts

Detailed Examples and Effective Use

Multi-step prompts are designed to guide the AI through a series of tasks or questions in a structured sequence, allowing for the completion of complex tasks in a clear, organized manner. By breaking down the task into smaller steps, these prompts help the AI provide more comprehensive, accurate, and logically sequenced responses. Multi-step prompts are particularly useful for projects that require several layers of analysis, creativity, or detailed processes.

Below are 10 detailed examples demonstrating how multi-step prompts can be used effectively:

1. Creating a Comprehensive Summary and Analysis

• Example: “First, summarize the main points of this article. Next, identify any biases or assumptions made by the author. Finally, provide your opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of the article.”

• Usage: This prompt helps the AI provide a thorough analysis of an article, combining summarization, critical evaluation, and reflective feedback to deliver a well-rounded response.

• Sample full prompt:

• Ariana Grande-Butera born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Regarded as a pop icon, she is an influential figure in popular music and is known for her four-octave vocal range which extends into the whistle register. Grande began her career as a child actress by appearing in the Broadway musical 13 (2008), and rose to fame as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and its spin-off series Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She signed with Republic Records and released her retro-pop and R&B-influenced debut studio album, Yours Truly (2013), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Grande blended pop, R&B, and electronic on her second and third albums, My Everything (2014) and Dangerous Woman (2016), solidifying her critical and commercial success. Both albums contained the internationally successful singles "Problem", "Break Free", the RIAA diamond-certified "Bang Bang", and "Side to Side". Themes of personal struggles influenced Grande's trap-infused albums, Sweetener (2018) and Thank U, Next (2019). The former won Grande her first Grammy award, while the latter garnered US number-one singles "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings", and made her the first solo artist to occupy the top three spots of the Billboard Hot 100. She subsequently achieved the most number-one debuts in Hot 100 chart history with the title track of her sixth album, Positions (2020), as well as the collaborations "Stuck with U" with Justin Bieber and "Rain on Me" with Lady Gaga. After a musical hiatus, Grande released her critically acclaimed seventh album, Eternal Sunshine (2024), which became her sixth US number-one album and spawned the US number-one singles "Yes, And?" and "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)". She returned to film acting with the political satire Don't Look Up (2021) and starred as Glinda in the fantasy musical Wicked (2024), for which she earned a Golden Globe Award nomination. Among the world's best-selling music artists, Grande has sold over 90 million records worldwide. Her various accolades include two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, ten MTV Video Music Awards, and 36 Guinness World Records. She also has a large social media following, being the sixth-most-followed individual on Instagram. Grande was named Woman of the Year (2018), the most successful female artist to debut in the 2010s, and among the ten greatest pop stars of the 21st century by Billboard. She was also ranked among Rolling Stone's greatest vocalists of all time, the highest for any artist emerging since the 2010s. She is featured in listicles such as Time 100 (2016 and 2019), Forbes Celebrity 100 (2019–2020), and was ranked the highest-paid female musician of 2020 by Forbes. Outside of music and film, Grande has worked with many charitable organizations and advocates for animal rights, mental health, and gender, racial, and LGBT equality. Her business ventures include R.E.M. Beauty, a cosmetics brand launched in 2021, and a fragrance line that has earned over $1 billion in global retail sales.

  First, summarize the main points of this article. Next, identify any biases or assumptions made by the author. Finally, provide your opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of the article.

2. Developing a Marketing Plan

• Example:

  • "Step 1: Define the target audience for this product.

  • Step 2: Suggest three marketing channels to reach this audience.

  • Step 3: Create a brief content outline for a campaign using one of these channels."

• Usage: The AI follows the steps to create a basic but structured marketing plan, starting from audience identification to choosing channels and drafting a campaign outline, ensuring each component is logically connected.

3. Designing a Lesson Plan for Educators

• Example: “First, outline the learning objectives for a 1-hour lesson on photosynthesis. Next, suggest three interactive activities to engage students. Finally, create a short quiz to assess their understanding.”

• Usage: This prompt sequences the AI’s task from planning objectives to engaging students and evaluating learning, helping educators design effective, interactive lessons.

4. Creating a Problem-Solving Workflow

• Example: “Step 1: Identify the key issues in this customer complaint. Step 2: Propose a step-by-step resolution plan. Step 3: Draft a response email to the customer addressing their concerns.”

• Usage: The AI breaks down the problem-solving process, starting with identifying the problem, creating a solution, and then communicating effectively with the customer, ensuring a comprehensive approach.

5. Brainstorming and Refining Ideas

• Example: “First, brainstorm 10 innovative ideas for a new app feature. Next, evaluate each idea for feasibility and user impact. Finally, recommend the top three ideas to move forward with development.”

• Usage: This prompt guides the AI through the ideation phase, evaluation, and prioritization, helping refine a broad set of ideas into actionable recommendations.

6. Writing an Academic Essay Outline

• Example: “Step 1: Create an introduction with a strong thesis statement on climate change impacts. Step 2: Outline the main arguments, including supporting evidence for each. Step 3: Conclude with a summary of the key points and implications.”

• Usage: The AI follows each step to build a structured outline for an essay, ensuring that the thesis, arguments, and conclusion are aligned and logically developed.

7. Conducting a SWOT Analysis for a Business

• Example: “First, list the strengths of the business. Next, identify the weaknesses. Then, outline the opportunities in the market. Finally, point out the potential threats the business might face.”

• Usage: This multi-step prompt helps the AI conduct a comprehensive SWOT analysis, providing a clear overview of the internal and external factors that affect the business.

8. Developing a Content Strategy for a Blog

• Example: “Step 1: Define the main topics relevant to our audience. Step 2: Suggest a content calendar with at least five post ideas for the next month. Step 3: Draft a brief outline for the first blog post.”

• Usage: The AI systematically develops a content strategy, ensuring that each step builds on the previous one, resulting in a cohesive plan ready for execution.

9. Improving a Resume and Cover Letter

• Example: “First, review the current resume and identify areas that need improvement. Next, suggest edits to enhance the resume’s impact. Finally, draft a personalized cover letter tailored to a job application in digital marketing.”

• Usage: The AI provides a step-by-step enhancement of a resume and cover letter, starting from critique and edits to creating a customized cover letter, improving job application materials comprehensively.

10. Planning a Project Launch

• Example: “Step 1: Outline the key milestones for the project launch. Step 2: Create a timeline for each milestone. Step 3: Identify potential risks and suggest mitigation strategies.”

• Usage: The AI helps plan a detailed project launch, focusing on setting clear milestones, timing, and risk management, ensuring that all aspects of the launch are well-prepared and thought through.

How Multi-Step Prompts Enhance AI Responses:

• Structured Responses: By breaking down tasks into steps, multi-step prompts guide the AI to deliver organized and logically connected responses, making complex tasks manageable.

• Comprehensive Analysis: Multi-step prompts allow for in-depth exploration of topics by covering different angles or stages, ensuring that no key aspect is missed.

• Improved Clarity and Focus: Each step helps narrow the AI’s focus to a specific task, reducing the risk of confusion or irrelevant information, leading to clearer and more relevant outputs.

• Step-by-Step Guidance: These prompts help the AI navigate through complex processes systematically, making it easier for users to follow along and implement the suggestions provided.

These examples illustrate how multi-step prompts can be used effectively to guide the AI through complex tasks, ensuring thorough, well-structured, and insightful responses that tackle various aspects of a problem or project in an organized manner.