Crafting Effective Prompts for ChatGPT: A Tutorial

Authors

Bonnie Slavych, Missouri State UniversityFollow
Greg Williams, Cleveland UniversityFollow

Abstract

This tutorial explores prompt engineering in artificial intelligence, with a focus on developing effective and efficient prompts for ChatGPT. The content examines the nuances of crafting prompts that are precise and contextually appropriate, offering comparisons between ineffective and effective examples to guide the reader. Through this analysis, readers gain insights into optimizing prompt structure for improved responses from ChatGPT. The tutorial also addresses the ethical considerations and inherent limitations of utilizing AI in professional settings, emphasizing responsible and thoughtful application. By providing practical strategies for prompt engineering, this resource aims to support allied health professionals, educators, and clinicians in integrating AI into their practice. The structured approach to skilled prompting enhances both therapeutic and educational interactions and outcomes. In doing so, it empowers users to maximize the benefits of ChatGPT in delivering personalized, efficient, and effective interventions and educational experiences.

Author Bio(s)

Bonnie Slavych, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ACUE, is an Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the McQueary College of Health and Human Services at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. She is also a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Missouri.

Greg Williams, Ph.D., ATS, CSCS, is a Program Director for Exercise Science in the College of Health Sciences at Cleveland University in Kansas City. He is also a licensed athletic trainer in the states of Kansas and Missouri.

Recommended Citation

Slavych B, Williams G. Crafting Effective Prompts for ChatGPT: A Tutorial. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2025 Apr 15;23(2), Article 4.