Prompt Engineering: Rephrase Prompts

This assignment, by Kevin Yee, Kirby Whittington, Erin Doggette, and Laurie Uttich, is from the book ChatGPT Assignments to Use in Your Classroom Today. It is one of a series of connected activities on prompt engineering.

The summary from the site explains:

Require students to ask ChatGPT a detailed question in more than one way to refine the results.

Note that the Regenerate button that the assignment refers to is in the series of buttons under the generated text now.

Key Features of This Assignment

Enhanced Query Skills
The assignment teaches students to refine their questioning techniques by rephrasing prompts, helping them to articulate their inquiries more effectively and obtain more precise and relevant responses from ChatGPT.
Nuanced Understanding
By rephrasing prompts, students learn how different wording can elicit varied responses, leading to a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the subject matter as they explore different angles and perspectives.
Adaptive Thinking
Students develop adaptive thinking skills by practicing how to adjust their questions based on the initial responses received, fostering a more dynamic and interactive learning process akin to real-life problem-solving and communication.