LEARN AI · CHAPTER 3 OF 9 · 7 MIN
ASKING WELL
How to brief Claude so the first answer is close to what you need.
BY THE END YOU CAN
- Write a brief with who, goal, format and limits
- Use an example and a reason instead of capitals
- Build big work step by step, and know when to start over
7 short lessons · about 7 minutes · 4-question quiz.
IN THIS CHAPTER
- Brief it like a new colleague
- Briefs for real jobs
- Show an example
- Say why, not just what
- Change your message, don't argue
- Big jobs, one step at a time
- Let it interview you
Plus a 4-question quiz with every answer explained.
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GO DEEPER: FURTHER READING
Hand-picked guides, articles and videos on this chapter's topics. Links checked 2026-11-06.
- ARTICLEPrompt engineering best practices (Claude blog)
Anthropic's article on writing clear, specific requests that get a good first answer.
- GUIDEPrompting best practices (Anthropic)
Anthropic's full guide to writing prompts. Written for builders, but the advice on clear briefs, examples and reasons applies to everyone.
- GUIDEGet started with Claude (Claude Help Center)
Tips for your first prompts, from the Claude Help Center.