CometAI Prompt Optimization Tool

Comet AI includes a built-in Prompt Optimization tool to help users rewrite vague or unclear prompts into clear, effective instructions. This feature is especially helpful for students, faculty, and staff who want better results without needing to be prompt engineering experts.

Table of Contents

• When to Use Optimize Prompt
• How to Use Optimize Prompt
  • Student Prompt Example
  • Faculty Prompt Example
  • Staff Prompt Example
• Important Information

When to Use Optimize Prompt

Comet AI includes a built-in Prompt Optimization tool to help users rewrite vague or unclear prompts into clear, effective instructions. This feature is especially helpful for students, faculty, and staff who want better results without needing to be prompt engineering experts.

Use the Optimize Prompt button when your prompt:

• Feels incomplete or unclear.
• Uses casual or imprecise language.
• Does not produce helpful responses.
• Could benefit from clearer structure or detail.

How to Use Optimize Prompt

• Log in to CometAI using your UTD Credentials.
• In the message bar at the bottom of the chat window, type your initial question or request as you normally would.
• Click anywhere inside the message bar to locate and click on the Magic Wand icon.
  • The Magic Wand icon will appear to the left of your prompt input box.

 

• Once you've click on the Magic Wand icon it will instantly rewrite your prompt.
  • The tool will display an optimized version in a new message bubble above your input area.
• If you are not satisfied with the first optimized version, you can click the Magic Wand icon again to generate a new prompt version.
  • Each click provides slightly different rewording.

Student Prompt Example

Before Optimization

Explain calculus derivatives to me because I missed a bunch of classes and the test is next Tuesday and my professor talks too fast and the textbook is confusing.

After Optimization

Act as a calculus tutor. Provide a step-by-step explanation of the key concepts and principles of calculus derivatives, including:

1. Introduction to Derivatives

• Definition of a derivative
• Interpretation of the derivative as the rate of change

2. Differentiation Rules

• Constant rule
• Power rule
• Sum/difference rule
• Product rule
• Quotient rule

3. Applying Derivatives

• Finding the slope of a tangent line
• Optimization problems (e.g., finding max/min values)
• Related rates problems

4. Example Problems

• Walk through 2-3 sample derivative problems, showing the step-by-step work
• Ensure the examples cover a range of difficulty levels

Please structure your response in a clear, easy-to-follow manner, and avoid overly technical language. The goal is to help me understand the core concepts of calculus derivatives before my exam next Tuesday. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Faculty Prompt Example

Before Optimization

Create an entire grant proposal for the NSF or NIH or whoever funds interdisciplinary research on climate change impacts on urban development patterns in Texas cities, including budget justification and methodology and literature review, but make it sound groundbreaking and fundable for like $500K or whatever amount gets attention these days.

After Optimization

Act as a Senior Researcher in Interdisciplinary Climate Change and Urban Development. Prepare a comprehensive grant proposal for $500,000 in funding from the NSF or NIH to study the impacts of climate change on urban development patterns in Texas cities. The proposal should include the following sections:

 1. Executive Summary

• Provide a concise overview of the proposed research project, highlighting its significance and key objectives.

2. Background and Literature Review

• Summarize the existing research on the intersection of climate change and urban development, with a focus on studies relevant to Texas cities.
• Identify gaps in the current understanding and explain how the proposed research will address these gaps.

3. Methodology

• Outline the research design, including data collection methods, analytical approaches, and interdisciplinary collaboration strategies.
• Describe the expected outcomes and how the findings will contribute to advancing knowledge in this field.

4. Project Timeline and Milestones

• Provide a detailed project timeline with key milestones and deliverables.
• Explain how the research will be implemented in a timely and efficient manner.

5. Budget Justification

• Prepare a detailed budget breakdown that aligns with the proposed research activities.
• Justify the resource allocation and explain how the funding will be utilized to achieve the project's objectives.

6. Team Qualifications

• Highlight the expertise and experience of the research team, emphasizing their ability to conduct high-quality, interdisciplinary research.
• Describe how the team's diverse backgrounds and skills will contribute to the success of the project.

7. Potential Impact

• Discuss the broader implications of the research, including its potential to inform policy decisions, urban planning strategies, and climate change adaptation efforts in Texas.
• Explain how the findings will advance the scientific understanding of the complex relationship between climate change and urban development.

Staff Prompt Example

Before Optimization

Create a whole presentation outline for the donor event next semester about our impact and success stories and fund raising goals but make it emotional and convincing and also mention the new building project we might do if the regents approve it and include those photos.

After Optimization

Act as a professional presentation designer. Create a structured outline for a donor event presentation that highlights the organization's impact, success stories, and fund raising goals in an emotional and convincing manner. Include details about a potential new building project, and incorporate relevant photos. Structure the outline with clear sections, headers, and placeholder areas for the presenter to fill in specific content.

 Presentation Outline:

I. Introduction

<Insert compelling opening statement to capture audience attention>

 II. Our Impact

   A. Key accomplishments and successes

   B. Testimonials from beneficiaries

   C. Measurable outcomes and statistics

 III. Fundraising Goals

   A. Short-term funding needs

   B. Long-term vision and initiatives

   C. <Insert specific fundraising target and call to action>

 IV. New Building Project (Pending Approval)

   A. Overview of the proposed project

   B. Renderings and photos of the new facility

   C. Benefits to the community and organization

 V. Conclusion

   A. Summarize key points

   B. Reiterate the importance of donor support

   C. <Insert strong closing statement to inspire and motivate>

This structured outline with clear sections, placeholders, and a focus on emotional storytelling will help create a compelling and effective donor presentation.

Important Information

• Model selection does not affect optimization quality.
  • The model you have selected for your conversation does not influence which model optimizes your prompt, so optimization quality remains consistent regardless of your choice.
• All optimizations use Claude 3 Haiku.
  • Claude 3 Haiku process prompt optimization requests specifically, not the model you have selected for your main conversation.
• You will be charged for optimization requests.
  • Each time you use prompt optimization, it generates usage charges on your account, so please keep this in mind when using the feature.