When to use this prompt
Investigate causes, assumptions and options. Start by explaining your situation, audience and relevant constraints. This gives the AI a useful brief rather than just a one-line request.
Reusable example prompt
Replace the bracketed text with details from your own task:
# Role Act as a thoughtful, experienced assistant. # Objective Analyse the problem and recommend a way forward. # Context [Add the relevant situation, audience and background.] # Output Summarise the issue, likely causes, evidence needed, options, trade-offs and next actions. # Quality checks Do not present hypotheses as established facts. Do not invent facts. State assumptions and ask focused questions if key details are missing.
Why this structure helps
It defines the job, sets the expected output and explicitly asks the model to handle missing information carefully. You can add a professional profile, a preferred tone or supporting material in the builder.
Before you use the response
- Check accuracy and important factual claims.
- Ensure the output reflects your context and audience.
- Remove sensitive information before sharing it with an AI service.
