Prompting Techniques
Use Examples Effectively
Choose relevant, diverse examples that demonstrate the desired pattern rather than adding examples without purpose.
In this lesson
Why this matters
An example is a behavioral signal, so it should be correct, relevant, and representative. Overly similar examples can teach a narrow pattern that does not generalize.
How to apply it
- Define the task and desired outcome.
- Add only context or rules that affect success.
- Specify an output form or checkable criterion when needed.
- Test on realistic input and revise when a failure pattern appears.
Practical example
Weak example:
Weak version of the same task: «ممتاز»→إيجابي، «رائع»→إيجابي، «جميل»→إيجابي.The weak version leaves an important part of the task or its boundaries to guesswork. The improved version adds information tied directly to success without treating length or complexity as a goal.
Improved example:
Improved version: «الخدمة ممتازة»→إيجابي، «تأخر التوصيل»→سلبي، «المنتج عادي»→محايد.Short practice
Apply the lesson concept to this task: أضف حالة حدّية إلى مجموعة أمثلة لديك.
Check your understanding
Check: لماذا ننوّع الأمثلة؟
Answer: لتغطية حالات مختلفة وتقليل تعلم نمط ضيق غير مقصود.
Summary
Keep this concept as one tool rather than a magic formula. Tie it to the goal and success criteria, then build on it in the next lesson.