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Tip: Specify Output Format

Providing the exact output structure with headers and a table prevents ChatGPT from choosing its own format. The 'do not deviate' instruction reinforces compliance.

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Prompt
Analyze {{topic}} and present your findings in the following exact format:

## Summary
(2-3 sentence overview)

## Key Points
| Point | Evidence | Confidence |
|-------|----------|------------|
(fill in 5 rows)

## Recommended Actions
1. (action with timeline)
2. (action with timeline)
3. (action with timeline)

Do not deviate from this format.

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{{topic}}

Why this prompt works

Providing the exact output structure with headers and a table prevents ChatGPT from choosing its own format. The 'do not deviate' instruction reinforces compliance.

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