An instruction such as “make this better” leaves much of the task undefined. Before asking an AI tool to prepare a draft, it helps to describe what you want to work on and how you will review the result. The instruction can become a small, practical brief.
Describe one task at a time
State whether you want an outline, a rewritten paragraph, or a first working draft. Identify the intended reader and the purpose of the text. A specific task gives you a clearer basis for deciding whether the response is useful than an open-ended request for a polished document.
Set the source boundaries
Identify the material the draft should use and the details it should leave unresolved. Ask for missing information to be marked rather than invented. These instructions provide a review framework; they do not replace checking that the output actually follows the sources.
Specify a workable structure
Give the headings, approximate length, or order of ideas that would help you review the draft. Prefer a structure that reflects the task over a long list of stylistic demands. A readable working version is easier to assess when its organization is clear from the start.
Review before refining
Compare the first result with the task and the source material before requesting more polished wording. Correct unsupported statements and resolve or retain open questions explicitly. Improving the style is most useful once you understand which parts of the draft are supported and relevant.
Clear instructions help define the work. Professional review determines what is ready to use.
This sample article is provided as an editable example.
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