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For Staff: To utilize the advanced CRISP-E framework here are some quick examples:
| Use Case |
Prompt Example |
| C-Context – What you are trying to achieve, what your situation is, what your background is, and who your audience is |
“I’m a faculty member preparing a lecture on ethical AI for undergraduate students in computer science. I want to make the topic engaging and relevant to current industry practices.” |
| R-Role – Tell AI who you want it to be and be specific, act as a ——- with xx years of experience in a certain industry |
“Act as a senior AI ethics researcher with 15 years of experience in academia and policy advising.” |
| I-Instruction – This is your what and why and any specific requirement and end goal you are trying to achieve |
“Help me create a lecture outline that introduces key ethical concerns in AI, includes real-world examples, and encourages student discussion. The goal is to raise awareness and critical thinking.” |
| S-Specification – Be very clear about the format you want, Bullet Points, Paragraphs, Spreadsheet, Length of requirements, Tone of voice (Professional, Casual, Technical) include any specific elements that must be included. |
“Format the outline in bullet points. Keep it concise—no more than one page. Use a professional tone and include at least three case studies, one recent news item, and a discussion question per topic.” |
| P-Performance – Set your quality standard, tell it what success looks like, metrics you want it to hit, and negative prompts (things to avoid) any industry to follow |
“The outline should be clear, engaging, and suitable for a 45-minute class. Success means students actively participate in the discussion. Avoid overly technical jargon or outdated examples.” |
| E-Example – Show what a good looks like, share example of some good work, maybe a competitor’s example you liked. |
“Here’s a good example: Stanford’s AI ethics syllabus includes case studies like facial recognition bias and autonomous vehicles. I’d like something similarly structured but tailored to my audience.” |
For Faculty: To utilize the advanced CRISP-E framework here are some quick examples:
| Use Case |
Prompt Example |
| C-Context – What you are trying to achieve, what your situation is, what your background is, and who your audience is |
“I work in student services and need to create a welcome guide for new international students. My audience is incoming students unfamiliar with campus resources and local culture.” |
| R-Role – Tell AI who you want it to be and be specific, act as a ——- with xx years of experience in a certain industry |
“Act as a university onboarding specialist with 10 years of experience supporting international students.” |
| I-Instruction – This is your what and why and any specific requirement and end goal you are trying to achieve |
“Help me draft a guide that introduces key campus services, cultural tips, and important contacts. The goal is to make students feel supported and informed during their first semester.” |
| S-Specification – Be very clear about the format you want, Bullet Points, Paragraphs, Spreadsheet, Length of requirements, Tone of voice (Professional, Casual, Technical) include any specific elements that must be included. |
“Format the guide in short paragraphs with section headers. Use a friendly and professional tone. Include contact info, office hours, and links to relevant resources. Keep it under 2 pages.” |
| P-Performance – Set your quality standard, tell it what success looks like, metrics you want it to hit, and negative prompts (things to avoid) any industry to follow |
“The guide should be clear, welcoming, and easy to follow. Success means students know where to go for help and feel more confident navigating campus. Avoid jargon or overly formal language.” |
| E-Example – Show what a good looks like, share example of some good work, maybe a competitor’s example you liked. |
“Here’s a good example: UT Austin’s international student welcome packet includes maps, FAQs, and a checklist. I’d like something similar but tailored to our university’s services. |
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- Use natural language, as there is no need to break your ideas into keywords.
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What Is the Best Way to Verify the Accuracy of Information Provided by Microsoft Copilot?
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