Output Format Control
Showing the exact output structure with placeholder labels removes all ambiguity about formatting. The model fills in the template rather than inventing its own structure.
{{task}}
Return your response in the following exact format:
## Summary
[2-3 sentence overview]
## Key Findings
- [Finding 1]
- [Finding 2]
- [Finding 3]
## Recommendations
| Priority | Action | Expected Impact |
|----------|--------|-----------------|
| High | ... | ... |
| Medium | ... | ... |
## Next Steps
1. [Immediate action]
2. [Short-term action]
3. [Long-term action]Variables to customize
Why this prompt works
Showing the exact output structure with placeholder labels removes all ambiguity about formatting. The model fills in the template rather than inventing its own structure.
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