Copilot Chat: Prompting

To start a new prompt, head over to Copilot Chat and hit the blue chat button in the upper right corner.  

🔄 When should I start a new chat? 

A good rule of thumb: hit that button whenever you're switching contexts or subject areas. This helps keep Copilot focused and prevents information from getting muddled.🍸 

🧪 How do I improve my prompts? 

To get the best results, use the GCSE Formula—that’s: 

• Goal: What do you want Copilot to do?  

• Context: What background info will help?  

• Source: Where should Copilot pull from?  

• Expectations: What kind of output do you want? 

🧩 Example 

Here’s a basic prompt: 

Give me a concise summary of recent news about Pfizer. 

Now let’s expand it using the GCSE Formula: 

Summarize the latest news about Pfizer from reputable sources like Reuters or Bloomberg. Focus on developments in their vaccine pipeline and financial performance. Keep it concise—under 150 words. 

Let's see how this might look like in practice. This is my prompt: 

Give me a concise summary of recent news about Pfizer.  

Let's try expanding this to include our other key ingredients: 

🎯 Challenge 

Try using the GCSE Formula in your next prompt and compare it to using just the goal. See how your results stack up!