How to Write an Effective Prompt ...

… the BENGALS Way!

B - Background

Provide context. Set the scene and explain the “why” of what you are asking the AI tool to do.

E - Examples

Provide reference material or “few-shot” patterns (examples) to follow.

N - Narrative

Assign a specific persona or role (e.g., “Respond as a teacher of a certain grade level”).

G - Goals

Define the core task with clear action verbs.

A - Attributes

Specify the format, tone, and stylistic requirements.

L - Limits

Set boundaries by stating what to exclude or avoid. (For example, “Explain how to… and do not give me the answer” or “Give me feedback on the organization of this paragraph and do not rewrite it for me.”) 

S - Steps

Chain of Thought. Break the task into a logical sequence (e.g., “First, research X; then, compare Y; finally, write Z”).