Generative AI Cheat Sheet

Prepared by: Holly Shipley Consulting 2025

Prompt Writing Tips

You don't have to do all of these every time, but if you're having trouble getting what you want, you can refer to this list for help.

●     Be specific, direct, and concise

●     Use simple, straightforward language

●     Identify the overall goal of your prompt

●     Experiment with different ways of saying it

●     Provide examples of what you mean or what you need

●     Tell the AI tool if it has given the wrong info & why

●     Break down complex tasks into separate prompts

●     Specify expertise or preferred sources (ex: you are a family vacation travel expert…; what does the National Weather Service say about..)

Examples of Easily-Available Generative AI Tools:

-          ChatGPT          - Gemini (Google)          - Copilot (Microsoft)         - Claude         - Perplexity          - Grok (X)         - Meta AI

Example Prompts:

Copy/paste any of the example prompts below in tools like gemini.google.com or chatgpt.com to see different ways you can use generative AI.

Familiarize me with [paste topic]

Suggest a packing list for camping in June in Texas for 2 couples, no kids & 3 dogs and suggest tents that are easy to set up.

Recommend mountain bikes that will fit in the back of a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.

What are the differences between the iPhone 14 & 15?

Based on this job post [job link or description], create 5 skillset highlights formatted as bullets to include on a resume & provide five challenging sample questions that might be asked in an interview.

My child is about to start preschool & we are considering moving to a different school district when she starts first grade. Provide relevant info on school districts & suburbs/neighborhoods in the area.

What’s the most efficient route for these open houses? [paste addresses separated by commas]

Create a 30min morning routine for a non-morning person that includes coffee & going outside.

What are gift ideas for my nephew’s 12th birthday? He likes video games, dogs, & soccer.

I need a new computer. I use it mostly for email & internet browsing, and sometimes I do video calls & stream movies. I need it to be reliable & easy to use. I don’t want to have to buy a new computer for a while. What other info would be helpful to provide recommendations?

Explain how electricity works to a kid who likes dinosaurs.

I have a Flexispot standing desk that is stuck in a lowered position at the lowest setting. The screen is reading E20. Troubleshoot.

Summarize this article [paste link to article] (Note: Tools like ChatGPT & Gemini can’t access info that requires a login.)

I am looking for new shows to watch. I like [show], [show] & [show]. I don't like [show] or [show]. Suggest other shows I might like.

I want to plant a garden that has plants with medicinal benefits. Suggest 20 perennial plants that grow well in zone 8B. Make a table. Include columns for water & sun requirements, medicinal benefit and best time to plant.

You are a luxury travel expert. What are the current exhibits on display in Barcelona? Provide a list with the name of the exhibit & the name of the museum in alpha order and provide a route for a walking tour that includes as many of those exhibits as possible that starts and ends at the Hotel Alma.

What are gift ideas for my 12-year-old nephew? He likes video games, dogs, & soccer.

What are the current exhibits on display in Barcelona? Provide a list with the name of the exhibit & the name of the museum in alpha order and provide a plan for a walking tour that includes as many of those exhibits as possible and isn’t longer than 3 miles starting & ending at Hotel Alma.

Give me the Whole30 version of this recipe: [paste link to recipe or paste recipe]

Provide a version of Ina Garten's lasagna recipe that serves six & is low sodium & gluten free.

Create a beginner-friendly yoga program focused on relieving stress and improving flexibility & balance. I have an old knee injury. I’d like to do a 30-minute routine five days a week. Provide a different routine for each day. Provide links to demo videos.

Prepared by Holly Shipley Consulting, LLC 2025
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