Principled Instructions Are All You Need for Questioning LLaMA-1/2, GPT-3.5/4 2023/12 https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.16171v1 > 這篇 paper 整理了一些 wording 方面的 prompting tips 小技巧 ## 1. 不用客氣，直說就好 No need to be polite with LLM so there is no need to add phrases like “please”, “if you don’t mind”, “thank you”, “I would like to”, etc., and get straight to the point. ## 2. 寫出目標受眾 Integrate the intended audience in the prompt, e.g., the audience is an expert in the field. ## 3. 拆解子任務 Break down complex tasks into a sequence of simpler prompts in an interactive conversation. ## 4. 使用肯定語句 Employ affirmative directives such as ‘do,’ while steering clear of negative language like ‘don’t’. ## 5. 想要 AI 深入解釋時 When you need clarity or a deeper understanding of a topic, idea, or any piece of information, utilize the following prompts: * Explain [insert specific topic] in simple terms. * Explain to me like I’m 11 years old. * Explain to me as if I’m a beginner in [field]. * Write the [essay/text/paragraph] using simple English like you’re explaining something to a 5-year-old. ## 6. 給小費 Add “**I’m going to tip $xxx for a better solution!**” ## 7. 給範例 Implement example-driven prompting (Use few-shot prompting). ## 8. 用 ### 給標題來區隔 指示、範例、問題、參考內容等 When formatting your prompt, start with ‘###Instruction###’, followed by either ‘###Example###’ or ‘###Question###’ if relevant. Subsequently, present your content. Use one or more line breaks to separate instructions, examples, questions, context, and input data. ## 9. 你的任務是、你必須做 Incorporate the following phrases: **“Your task is”** and **“You MUST”**. ## 10. 不然你會被懲罰 Incorporate the following phrases: **“You will be penalized”.** ## 11. 用自然且類似人類的方式回答 use the phrase **”Answer a question given in a natural, human-like manner”** in your prompts. ## 12. 一步一步思考 Use leading words like writing **“think step by step”.** ## 13. 不要有偏見 Add to your prompt the following phrase **“Ensure that your answer is unbiased and does not rely on stereotypes”.** ## 14. 可讓 AI 問你問題來釐清需求 Allow the model to elicit precise details and requirements from you by asking you questions until he has enough information to provide the needed output (for example, “From now on, I would like you to ask me questions to...”). ## 15. 如果想讓 AI 教你 To inquire about a specific topic or idea or any information and you want to test your understanding, you can use the following phrase: **“Teach me the [Any theorem/topic/rule name] and include a test at the end, but don’t give me the answers and then tell me if I got the answer right when I respond”.** ## 16. 讓 AI 扮演一個角色 Assign a role to the large language models. ## 17. 使用分隔符號 Use Delimiters. ## 18. 重要的事情多講幾遍 Repeat a specific word or phrase multiple times within a prompt. ## 19. 可結合 CoT 和 few-shot Combine Chain-of-thought (CoT) with few-Shot prompts. ## 20. 開頭使用引導詞 Use output primers, which involve concluding your prompt with the beginning of the desired output. Utilize output primers by ending your prompt with the start of the anticipated response. ## 21. 想讓 AI 寫詳細的內容時 To write an essay /text /paragraph /article or any type of text that should be detailed: **“Write a detailed [essay/text/paragraph] for me on [topic] in detail by adding all the information necessary”.** ## 22. 更正但不要改風格 To correct/change specific text without changing its style: **“Try to revise every paragraph sent by users. You should only improve the user’s grammar and vocabulary and make sure it sounds natural. You should not change the writing style, such as making a formal paragraph casual”.** ## 23. 跨檔案的 coding When you have a complex coding prompt that may be in different files: **“From now and on whenever you generate code that spans more than one file, generate a [programming language ] script that can be run to automatically create the specified files or make changes to existing files to insert the generated code. [your question]”.** ## 24. 要求特定的開頭 When you want to initiate or continue a text using specific words, phrases, or sentences, utilize the following prompt: I’m providing you with the beginning [song lyrics/story/paragraph/essay...]: [Insert lyrics/words/sentence]’. Finish it based on the words provided. Keep the flow consistent. ## 25. 清楚陳述要求 Clearly state the requirements that the model must follow in order to produce content, in the form of the keywords, regulations, hint, or instructions ## 26. 要求模仿 To write any text, such as an essay or paragraph, that is intended to be similar to a provided sample, include the following instructions: *Please use the same language based on the provided paragraph[/title/text /essay/answer].*