# AI Prompting Fundamentals

Version 1.0 | 10 October 2026

1. State the task, audience and intended outcome.
2. Supply only relevant context you are permitted to share.
3. Define constraints and the output format.
4. Ask the model to distinguish evidence from assumptions.
5. Review the answer against trusted sources.
6. Refine instructions using specific feedback.

## Example
Summarise these approved process notes for a new team member. Use five steps, flag gaps, and do not invent policies.

## Before using an answer
Check factual accuracy, confidentiality, permissions, bias and whether specialist review is needed. Do not enter customer secrets into unapproved tools.