Prompt Pack + Prompt Clinic

Purpose

In the business world, prompting is not guessing the magic words. Its writing a clear work order for an AI tool, testing it, and iterating until outputs are reliable. In this lab you will:

define a business problem with a small sample dataset,
build a reusable Prompt Pack (prompt templates),
run a Prompt Clinic (before/after improvement).

Allowed tools

You may use ChatGPT, Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot to run your prompts. You may also use Excel/Google Sheets for quick calculations.

You must disclose any AI use in the AI Use Note section of the template.
**Do not paste sensitive data** (PII, passwords, non-public company data). Use de-identified, public, or synthetic data.

What you submit

Submit **one completed Word document**:

**CAI3801_Week03_Lab02_your_name.docx** (download by clicking the downward arrow) –

Step 1 Choose your problem + sample data (required)

Pick ONE of these options:

Option A (recommended): Use a Starter Case (provided in the template doc – starter case #1-4).

Choose one starter case and use the included mini-dataset.

Option B: Create your own business problem (creative option- starter case #5).

Your problem must include:

1) a clear **goal** (what success means),

2) **constraints** (at least 2),

3) **sample data** you can paste into an AI tool (minimum **5 rows** **4 columns** or equivalent text records).

**Important:** Your data can be small and synthetic. The key is that its realistic and supports your prompts.

Step 2 Prompt Pack (3 required + 2 optional)

In the template, complete **Prompt 13 (required)**:

each prompt must be reusable (a teammate could reuse it) – but different from each other,
include RTC-CO (Role, Task, Context, Constraints, Output format),
include a structured output format (table, bullets with headings, JSON-like schema, etc.),
version your prompts (v1, v2).
run them in your chosen AI tool.

**Prompt 45 are optional** (extra practice; not required for grading unless you want to show more work and get extra credit).

Step 3 Prompt Clinic (before/after)

Pick **ONE** of your prompts (from Prompt 13) and do a before/after improvement:

1) Run a **baseline** version save a short excerpt of output.

2) Score it using the rubric (02 each: Relevance, Constraints, Actionability, Structure, Self-check).

3) Rewrite the prompt using RTC-CO + quality checks run again.

4) Re-score and briefly explain what improved.

Step 4:

Reflection (35 sentences/bullets): What did you learn? What broke on the worst case or what worked for the best case? What would you change next?

Grading (100 points + 10 extra credit)

Problem definition + sample data quality: 20
Prompt Pack (3 required prompts): 25
Prompt Clinic (before/after + rubric scoring): 30
Creativity (Use of different techniques learned from class lecture + defining your own business problem + actionable recommendations etc.): 15
Professional practice (AI Use Note + clarity/formatting): 10
Extra credit (2 optional prompts): 10

Tips for success

Keep prompts **specific** (use the data you have, not generic advice).
Use **constraints** (length, tone, do/dont, budget limits, CPA cap, etc.).
Ask for a **structured output** (tables beat paragraphs for business work).
Include a **self-check** step (flag assumptions + what to verify).

Academic integrity

This lab teaches responsible AI use. Using an AI tool is allowed (and expected), but you must:

write your own scenario/data (or use the starter case),
show your prompt versions and your scoring,
submit your work in your own words.

(Your submission should reflect your thinking and decisions, not just raw AI output.)

Requirements: the prompt

WRITE MY PAPER