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Best practices for talking to your AI Assistant
Best practices for talking to your AI Assistant

Maximize the effectiveness, reliability, and efficiency of your Assistant.

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Written by Chloe Lam
Updated over a week ago

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Asking effective questions is key to unlocking your fullest potential with Nectir AI Assistants. By being specific and clear in your queries, you enable the AI to provide precise, relevant answers that directly address your needs.

Here are some tips on asking effective questions to help maximize the potential of your AI Assistant by enabling more accurate and relevant responses:

πŸ’‘Tips for Asking Effective Questions

  1. Be Specific and Clear

    • Example: Instead of asking, "Can you help me with math?" try, "Can you explain how to solve quadratic equations?" or β€œWhat are the steps to using the quadratic equations?”

  2. Provide Context

    • Example: "I'm working on a history assignment about the American Revolution. Can you summarize the key events that led to the Boston Tea Party?"

    • Example: β€œThe feedback I received was: You provided concrete examples but did not clearly explain how the evidence backs up your claim in the thesis statement. Can you review my draft and give me suggestions on how I can improve based on this feedback?”

  3. Break Down Complex Questions

    • If you have a complex question, break it down into smaller parts.

      • Example: Instead of asking, "Can you help me with my science project?" try, "Can you help me understand the steps of the scientific method?" or β€œI need help with my science project, can you direct me on where to start?”

  4. Use Follow-Up Questions

    • If the initial response isn't clear, ask a follow-up question.

    • Examples:

      • "Can you explain that in simpler terms?"

      • "Can you give me an example?"

      • "What are the takeaways from this discussion?”

      • "What do you mean by [specific term]?”

      • "What are the differences and similarities between these two ideas?”

  5. Ask for Examples or Analogies

    • Examples:

      • "Can you give me an example of a metaphor in literature?"

      • "Can you explain the concept of supply and demand using an analogy?"

  6. Request Step-by-Step Explanations

    • Examples:

      • "Can you walk me through the steps to solve this calculus problem?"

      • "Can you break down the process into smaller, more understandable parts?”

  7. Seek Clarification

    • If you do not understand your Assistant, ask more follow-up questions.

    • Examples:

      • "I'm not sure I understand the difference between mitosis and meiosis. Can you clarify?"

      • "How will I know if I have understood this correctly?”

      • "What is the connection between these two ideas?”

  8. Ask for Summaries

    • Examples:

      • "Can you summarize the main points of this chapter on photosynthesis?"

      • "What is the main idea behind this concept?”

      • "What are the key conclusions drawn from this research?”

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