Using frameworks in AI prompts is like setting the stage for a masterpiece where every element, from lighting to script, is meticulously planned. This methodology transforms your prompts from mere questions into powerful commands that drive the AI to deliver insightful, high-quality responses.
Leveraging structured prompting frameworks like PAR, RFT, TRACE, and RISEN can significantly enhance prompting efficiency and effectiveness. They provide a unique lens to craft precise, goal-oriented prompts that yield high-quality, relevant responses from generative AI tools like GPT-4o.
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Frameworks
Utilizing structured ChatGPT prompt engineering frameworks is like commanding an army with precision and intent. They dictate how we interact with artificial intelligence, and turn ambiguous queries into laser-focused directives. By defining roles, specifying tasks, and detailed context, you create engaging conversations and obtain valuable insights.
APE

The APE framework can function similarly to a social media marketing strategy. By defining the action, purpose, and expectation role, you align your efforts to boost awareness and user engagement with the goal of obtaining a broader reach.
Action ❓ Define the job or activity to be done
Purpose ❓ Discuss the intention or goal
Expectation ❓ State the desired outcome
Prompt
Create a [marketing plan] for a [new tech gadget]. Focus on [social media channels] to [reach a broad audience]. Emphasize [brand awareness and user engagement] through [targeted ads, influencer partnerships, and interactive content]. Set measurable goals for [reach, engagement, and conversion rates].
➡️ View our APE Framework Thread on X for more examples 💎.
Breakdown
Action ✅ Create a marketing plan for a new tech gadget.
Purpose ✅ Focus on social media channels to reach a broad audience.
Expectations ✅ Emphasize brand awareness and user engagement through targeted ads, influencer partnerships, and interactive content.
Deep Dive
How can these platforms [maximize engagement for tech products]? Develop strategies such as [engaging content, regular updates], and [interactive campaigns like polls, giveaways], and [live demos] to keep our audience interested.
Follow Up
Which [social media platforms] are most effective for [promoting tech gadgets?] Analyze the [demographics and engagement levels] of [platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube] to determine the [best fit for our target audience].
What are the key metrics to [track engagement]? Focus on metrics like [likes, shares, comments, click-through rates], and [time spent on posts] to gauge the effectiveness of the [marketing strategies].
What strategies can increase [user engagement] on these platforms? Implement tactics like [creating visually appealing content, leveraging trending hashtags], and [collaborating with influencers] to enhance [visibility and interaction].
How do you create [viral content for tech products]? Focus on crafting [unique, shareable content that resonates with our audience], using [humor, surprise elements, and emotionally engaging stories] to increase the likelihood of [virality].
What are some successful examples of [tech gadget campaigns]? Analyze [recent case studies] to extract [best practices and innovative ideas] that can be adapted for the [current marketing plan].
RTF

The RTF framework can functions like the crafting of a engaging social media campaign. Specifying the role, task, and format, it can ensures a concise and impactful social media post that effectively promotes a product or service and highlights its benefits.
➡️ View our RTF Framework Lesson 2 Thread on X for more examples 💎.
Breakdown
→ Role: Specify the role of ChatGPT
→ Task: Define the specific task
→ Format: Describe the desired format of the response.
PAR

Use a structured approach for the PAR (Problem, Action, Result) Framework that start with pinpointing and clearly defining a specific issue or challenge. Follow this by detailing specific actions needed to address your problem, including any steps, strategies, or tools required. Lastly, outline your expected results through clear, measurable outcomes that demonstrate the effectiveness of your actions.
Problem❓Define an issue or roadblock
Action❓Describe the actions taken to solve it
Result❓Explain the outcome or result of actions taken
Prompt
Our [Twitter posts] have [low viewing and interaction rates]. Implement a strategy that includes [collaborating with micro-influencers, commenting on anchor accounts and viral posts], [optimizing posts with SEO-friendly hashtags, adding engaging visuals], and [posting free giveaways and interactive polls] to [generate more likes, comments, retweets, and follows]. Result: [Double our interaction rates on posts] and [follower counts within the next two months.]
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Breakdown
Problem ✅ Twitter posts have low viewing and interaction rates
Action ✅ Implement a full strategy to increase these rates
Result ✅ Double rates on follower counts within two months.
Deep Dive
Develop a detailed plan for [collaborating with micro-influencers]. Include criteria for [selecting influencers, methods for approaching them], [content types to create together], and ways to measure the success of these [collaborations]. Explain how this strategy can enhance your [Twitter presence and boost interaction rates].
Follow Up
How to [identify the right micro-influencers] who align with your [brand values and target audience on Twitter]? Detail the specific metrics and tools you use to [evaluate potential influencers for collaboration].
What steps will you take to [approach and engage micro-influencers effectively], ensuring a [positive and fruitful collaboration]? [Outline communication strategies and incentives] planned to [approach influencers and ensure successful partnerships].
Discuss the importance of [adding engaging visuals and interactive polls] to your [Twitter strategy]. Provide tips on [designing eye-catching graphics, creating compelling video content], and [crafting interactive polls that encourage user participation]. Explain how these elements can [increase likes, comments, retweets, and follows].
TAG

The TAG framework can be used summarize a complex research paper. By defining the task, describing the actions, and explaining the goals, you can get a clear and accessible summary that highlights key findings and future implications.
Breakdown
Task❓Define a specific task
Action❓Describe what needs to be done
Goal❓Explain your end goal
ERA
Breakdown
→ Expectation❓Describe the desired result.
→ Role❓Specify the role of ChatGPT.
→ Action❓Specify what actions need to be taken.
RACE
The RACE framework can be used similar to career coaching where your role, action, context, and expectation is meticulously planned. By defining clear steps and providing practical advice for achieving your career goals efficiently, you can reach a smooth transition.
Breakdown
→ Role: Specify the role of ChatGPT.
→ Action: Detail what action is needed.
→ Context: Provide relevant details of the situation.
→ Expectation: Describe the expected outcome.
COAST
The COAST framework can plot a marketing journey with a detailed map. By setting the context, defining objectives, outlining actions, describing scenarios, and detailing tasks, you can ensures a comprehensive approach to increasing your share in a competitive landscape.
Breakdown
→ Context❓Set the stage for the conversation
→ Objective❓Describe the goal
→ Actions❓Explain the actions needed
→ Scenario❓Describe the scenario
→ Task❓Describe the task
RISE
The RISE framework can providing a comprehensive guide for new entrepreneurs. By specifying the role, input, steps, and expectation action, you can ensures a practical and detailed roadmap for starting a small business, covering all essential aspects.
Breakdown
→ Role❓Specify the role of ChatGPT
→ Input❓Describe the information or resources
→ Steps❓Ask for orderly, detailed instructions
→ Expectation❓Describe the desired result
CARE
The CARE framework is like writing a play. You set the scene, direct the
actions, define the outcome, and provide examples. If you want a clear and compelling answer, be sure the examples you supply are in line with the result you desire.
Breakdown
→ Context❓Set the stage or context for the discussion
→ Action❓Describe what you want to be done
→ Result❓Describe the desired outcome
→ Example❓Give an example to illustrate your point
TRACE
The TRACE framework can be utilized to write a compelling job description. Defining the task, request, action, context, and example, create create clear and attractive job listings that effectively communicates the role’s responsibilities and required skills.
Breakdown
→ Task❓Define the specific task
→ Request❓Describe what you are asking for
→ Action❓State the action you need
→ Context❓Provide the context or situation
→ Example❓Give an example to illustrate your point
RISEN
→ Task: Define the specific task
→ Request: Describe what you are asking for
→ Action: State the action you need
→ Context: Provide the context or situation
→ Example: Give an example to illustrate your point
ROSES
The ROSES framework can be used to orchestrate a software product launch. By specifying the role, objective, scenario, expected solution, and system check, it can draft a detailed and structured a successful launch plan that navigates tight deadlines and limited resources.
Breakdown
→ Role❓Specify ChatGPT’s role.
→ Objective❓State the goal or aim.
→ Scenario❓Describe the situation.
→ Expected Solution❓Define the desired outcome.
→ Steps❓Ask for actions needed to reach the solution.