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Split a group project fairly in one chat message

  • For College students
  • You practice Giving the right context
  • Time about 5 minutes
  • Level Advanced

About this exercise

Your group of four presents Friday Nov 21. Get one pasteable group-chat message under 90 words, plain text, with one line per person (Name: task, due date), the rule that everyone presents at least 2 minutes, and ending with a question asking for a thumbs up. Respect everyone's availability.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Ignoring availability. The AI splits tasks evenly and gives Luis something due while he's away. Try: Say: "Luis is away Nov 17-19 and Ken has an exam Nov 18."
  • Not shaping the message. You get a project plan, not something to paste. Try: Say: "One line per person: Name: task, due date."
  • Forgetting the closer. The AI ends with a sign-off, not a question. Try: Say: "End with a question asking for a thumbs up."
  • Trusting the AI to count words. AI is bad at counting. Ask for a total and it often lands 20% over. Try: Cap each part: "each line under 12 words."
  • Forgetting where it's going. AI formats for a screen, with bold and headings that show up as stray symbols. Try: Say: "Plain text, no bold, no headings."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Asks for a chat message
  • Uses availability
  • Gives the line shape
  • Adds the 2-minute rule
  • Ends with a thumbs-up question

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