Common prompting mistakes to avoid in AI for Everyone - Step-by-Step Execution

Concept Flow - Common prompting mistakes to avoid

Start Prompting

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Write Prompt

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Check for Mistakes?

No→Send Prompt

Yes↓

Identify Mistake Type

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Fix Mistake

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Send Prompt

This flow shows how to write a prompt, check for common mistakes, fix them, and then send the prompt.

Execution Sample

AI for Everyone

User writes: "Tell me about cats"
Check: Is prompt clear?
Mistake found: Too vague
Fix: Add details "Tell me about cats' behavior and care"
Send improved prompt

This example shows how a vague prompt is improved by adding details before sending.

Analysis Table

Step	Action	Check/Condition	Result/Decision
1	User writes prompt	N/A	"Tell me about cats"
2	Check prompt clarity	Is prompt clear and specific?	No - too vague
3	Identify mistake	Mistake type?	Vagueness
4	Fix mistake	Add details to prompt	"Tell me about cats' behavior and care"
5	Check prompt clarity again	Is prompt clear and specific?	Yes
6	Send prompt	N/A	Prompt sent successfully

💡 Prompt is clear and specific, so it is sent.

State Tracker

Variable	Start	After Step 2	After Step 4	Final
Prompt	"Tell me about cats"	"Tell me about cats"	"Tell me about cats' behavior and care"	"Tell me about cats' behavior and care"
Clarity	Unknown	No (vague)	Yes (specific)	Yes (specific)

Key Insights - 3 Insights

Why is the prompt "Tell me about cats" considered a mistake?

Because it is too vague and does not specify what information is wanted, as shown in step 2 of the execution_table.

How does adding details fix the prompt?

Adding details makes the prompt clear and specific, which helps the AI understand exactly what to provide, as seen in step 4 and 5.

What happens if the prompt is not checked before sending?

The AI might give a broad or unhelpful answer because the prompt lacks clarity, which is why checking is important before sending.

Visual Quiz - 3 Questions

Look at the execution_table, what is the prompt after step 4?

A "Tell me about dogs"

B "Tell me about cats' behavior and care"

C "Tell me about cats"

D "Tell me about cats' food"

💡 Hint

Check the 'Result/Decision' column in row for step 4.

At which step does the prompt become clear and specific?

A Step 5

B Step 4

C Step 2

D Step 6

💡 Hint

Look at the 'Check prompt clarity again' action and its result.

If the user did not fix the prompt at step 4, what would happen at step 5?

A Prompt would be clear

B Prompt would be rejected

C Prompt would still be vague

D Prompt would be sent anyway

💡 Hint

Refer to the importance of fixing mistakes before sending in the key_moments section.

Concept Snapshot

Common prompting mistakes include vagueness, lack of detail, and unclear questions.
Always check your prompt for clarity before sending.
Fix mistakes by adding specific details or examples.
Clear prompts get better, more useful answers.
Think of prompting like asking a friend for help clearly.

Full Transcript

This visual execution shows how to avoid common prompting mistakes. First, you write a prompt. Then you check if it is clear and specific. If it is vague, like "Tell me about cats", you identify the mistake as vagueness. Next, you fix it by adding details, for example, "Tell me about cats' behavior and care". After fixing, you check again to confirm clarity. Once the prompt is clear, you send it. This process helps get better answers from AI by avoiding unclear or too broad questions.