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1. What a prompt is

A prompt is just the message you type to an AI like ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. You write it in everyday words, the way you would text a helpful friend. The clearer your message, the better the answer.

2. The 3-part prompt recipe

1. The job: What you want done, in one sentence.
2. The details: Who it is for, what you already know, and anything to avoid.
3. The shape: How the answer should look: length, tone, or format like bullets or a table.

Here is the recipe in action:

The job

Explain how compound interest works.

The details

I am new to money topics and I learn best with everyday examples.

The shape

Explain it like I am 12, use one example with real numbers, then quiz me with 3 questions.

Put together, you would paste this:

Explain how compound interest works. I am new to money topics and I learn best with everyday examples. Explain it like I am 12, use one example with real numbers, then quiz me with 3 questions.

Then just reply to make it better, like "shorter" or "friendlier". The AI remembers the conversation.

3. One common mistake

Treating every answer as a fact.

AI can sound sure and still be wrong. For anything that matters, ask where the information comes from and check one source yourself.

Try these 5 prompts from the library

Real prompts from the free NeLocker library. Fill in the blanks, copy, and paste into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.

1. Feynman Explainer

   Explains anything simply, then tests your understanding.

   UniversalClaudeChatGPTGeminiGrok

   💡 The original prompt — works in any model. Start here, then tune per model.

   Fill in the blanks — your answers carry across every model

   Concepte.g. a subscription box for hot-sauce lovers · a co-working space for parentsLevele.g. complete beginner · intermediate — I know the basics

   Explain this so I truly get it: {CONCEPT} My background: {LEVEL} Do it in layers: 1. The one-sentence version a 12-year-old would understand. 2. The plain-English explanation with one good analogy. 3. The 'so what' — why it matters / where it's used. 4. The part people most often get wrong. 5. Three questions to check I understood (with answers hidden until I try). No jargon unless you define it the first time.

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2. Essay Outliner

   Turns a prompt into a clear, arguable essay structure.

   UniversalClaudeChatGPTGeminiGrok

   💡 The original prompt — works in any model. Start here, then tune per model.

   Fill in the blanks — your answers carry across every model

   PromptIn a few words — whatever fits your situation.Length Levele.g. 500 words · under 100 wordsIdeae.g. a podcast about local small businesses · a loyalty punch card that plants trees

   Help me outline an essay. Assignment / prompt: {PROMPT} Length + level: {LENGTH_LEVEL} My rough idea (if any): {IDEA} Produce: 1. A clear, arguable thesis (not a vague topic). 2. 3–5 body paragraphs, each with: the point, the evidence I'd need, and how it supports the thesis. 3. A counter-argument to address (makes it stronger). 4. An intro hook idea and a conclusion that does more than repeat. It's MY essay — give structure and questions, don't write it for me.

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3. Science Lab Report Feedback

   Get targeted feedback on a specific section of a lab report.

   UniversalClaudeChatGPTGeminiGrok

   💡 The original prompt — works in any model. Start here, then tune per model.

   Fill in the blanks — your answers carry across every model

   Lab SectionIn a few words — whatever fits your situation.Science Subjecte.g. quarterly sales · a product launchExperiment Topice.g. remote work burnout · saving for a first home

   Review my {LAB_SECTION} section of the {SCIENCE_SUBJECT} lab report on {EXPERIMENT_TOPIC}, focusing on data interpretation, error analysis, and alignment with the hypothesis.

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4. Learning Plan for a Skill

   A realistic plan to actually learn a new skill.

   UniversalClaudeChatGPTGeminiGrok

   💡 The original prompt — works in any model. Start here, then tune per model.

   Fill in the blanks — your answers carry across every model

   Skille.g. public speaking · ExcelContexte.g. I run a small bakery and sales dipped this month · I'm switching careers after 10 years in retailStylee.g. minimalist · playful and colorful

   Build me a plan to learn a skill. The skill + why I want it: {SKILL} My level + time per week: {CONTEXT} How I learn best: {STYLE} Give me: 1. The core sub-skills to learn, in order. 2. A weekly plan mixing learning + doing (projects beat passive watching). 3. How to practice + get feedback. 4. Milestones so I know I'm progressing. Realistic and motivating. Use [brackets] for specifics.

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5. Grammar Point Explainer

   Explains any grammar rule in plain language with examples.

   UniversalClaudeChatGPTGeminiGrok

   💡 The original prompt — works in any model. Start here, then tune per model.

   Fill in the blanks — your answers carry across every model

   Languagee.g. Spanish · FrenchPointIn a few words — whatever fits your situation.Levele.g. complete beginner · intermediate — I know the basics

   Explain this grammar point so I actually get it. Language: {LANGUAGE}. Grammar point / thing confusing me: {POINT} My level: {LEVEL} Give me: 1. The rule in plain words (2–3 sentences, no jargon — or define the jargon). 2. 3 clear example sentences, each translated, with the relevant part marked. 3. When NOT to use it / the common exception. 4. The mistake learners at my level usually make. 5. Two quick fill-in practice sentences (answers hidden below). Use examples close to everyday speech.

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Quick questions

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• ✍️ Write better
• 💼 Save time at work
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• 🗓️ Plan your life and money
• 🎉 Have fun and create

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