Prompts Guide
Need a suggestion on how to use Copilot? Review these suggestions in various areas of focus:
Sample Prompts for Faculty
Prompt examples for faculty to enhance daily tasks with Copilot.
| Use Case | Prompt Example |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Development: Course Syllabus Design, Educational Program Evaluation | “Could you provide a draft outline for a new curriculum for a [course name] that I can develop further?” |
| Lecture Planning: Interactive Learning Activities, Multimedia Integration | “I would appreciate some ideas on interactive activities to include in my [course name] lectures. Could you suggest a few?” |
| Research Proposals: Funding Opportunity Identification, Research Collaboration Facilitation | “Please help me identify some potential funding opportunities for environmental science research that I can explore.” |
| Grant Writing: Budget Justification, Impact Statement | “What are the critical elements you think I should consider including in a draft of a grant application for biomedical research?” |
| Educational Tools: Technology-Enhanced Learning, Assessment Tool Development | “Could you recommend technologies that might enhance learning in a [course name] course, for further evaluation?” |
| Student Engagement: Classroom Management Strategies, Extracurricular Activity Planning | “I am looking for practical ways to boost student engagement in my [course name] classes. What ideas do you have?” |
| Academic Publishing: Manuscript Editing, Journal Selection | “Which journals would you suggest for considering publishing my genetics research and state me the reasons as well?” |
| Peer Review: Critical Analysis Techniques, Constructive Feedback Delivery | “Can you assist in outlining the steps to critically analyze a philosophy paper during peer review, which I can then detail?” |
| Professional Development: Workshop and Seminar Opportunities, Certification Programs | “Recommend me any certification programs for business management faculty for further investigation?” |
| Collaborative Projects: Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives, Community Partnership Development | “How might I draft a plan to start an interdisciplinary research initiative in sustainable development?” |
To utilize the advanced CRISP-E framework here are some quick examples:
| Use Case | Prompt Example |
|---|---|
| C-Context – What you are trying to achieve, what your situation is, what your background is, and who your audience is | “I’m a faculty member preparing a lecture on ethical AI for undergraduate students in computer science. I want to make the topic engaging and relevant to current industry practices.” |
| R-Role – Tell AI who you want it to be and be specific, act as a ——- with xx years of experience in a certain industry | “Act as a senior AI ethics researcher with 15 years of experience in academia and policy advising.” |
| I-Instruction – This is your what and why and any specific requirement and end goal you are trying to achieve | “Help me create a lecture outline that introduces key ethical concerns in AI, includes real-world examples, and encourages student discussion. The goal is to raise awareness and critical thinking.” |
| S-Specification – Be very clear about the format you want, Bullet Points, Paragraphs, Spreadsheet, Length of requirements, Tone of voice (Professional, Casual, Technical) include any specific elements that must be included. | “Format the outline in bullet points. Keep it concise—no more than one page. Use a professional tone and include at least three case studies, one recent news item, and a discussion question per topic.” |
| P-Performance – Set your quality standard, tell it what success looks like, metrics you want it to hit, and negative prompts (things to avoid) any industry to follow | “The outline should be clear, engaging, and suitable for a 45-minute class. Success means students actively participate in the discussion. Avoid overly technical jargon or outdated examples.” |
| E-Example – Show what a good looks like, share example of some good work, maybe a competitor’s example you liked. | “Here’s a good example: Stanford’s AI ethics syllabus includes case studies like facial recognition bias and autonomous vehicles. I’d like something similarly structured but tailored to my audience.” |
Sample Prompts for Staff
Prompt examples for staff to enhance daily tasks with Copilot.
| Use Case | Prompt Example |
|---|---|
| Administrative Support: Handling administrative tasks, drafting professional emails, and communication | “Could you assist me in drafting an email template for [specific situation] that I can customize further” |
| Event Planning: Event planning, logistics, and coordination | “Draft me an initial list of items to keep in check while organizing an event on campus.” |
| Resource Management: Efficiently managing campus resources (e.g., facilities, equipment, supplies) | “I’m looking for ideas on efficient ways to manage [resource] on campus. Could you provide some starting points?” |
| Policy Updates: Policy communication, transparency, and implementation | “Suggest me some ideas on how I can communicate new policy changes to students and faculty in a way that is clear and engaging” |
| Student Services: Enhancing student well-being, counseling, career support, and extracurricular activities | “Could you draft some innovative ideas that might suggest ways to enhance student services?” |
| Campus Safety: Ensuring a safe and secure campus environment | “What recommendations do you have for practical ways to uphold campus safety standards?” |
| Budgeting: Financial planning, budget allocation, and fiscal responsibility | “Help me draft a preliminary budget plan for the next academic year that we can refine together.” |
| Alumni Relations: Alumni engagement, networking, and building strong relationships | “I’d appreciate some ideas on how to engage alumni effectively through social media platforms.” |
| Staff Training: Staff development, orientation, and ongoing training | “What are some essential training topics you would recommend for new staff members at our college?” |
| Facility Maintenance: Facility upkeep, preventive maintenance, and scheduling | “Provide a draft of a maintenance schedule template for campus facilities that we can review and adjust as needed.” |
To utilize the advanced CRISP-E framework here are some quick examples:
| Use Case | Prompt Example |
|---|---|
| C-Context – What you are trying to achieve, what your situation is, what your background is, and who your audience is | “I work in student services and need to create a welcome guide for new international students. My audience is incoming students unfamiliar with campus resources and local culture.” |
| R-Role – Tell AI who you want it to be and be specific, act as a ——- with xx years of experience in a certain industry | “Act as a university onboarding specialist with 10 years of experience supporting international students.” |
| I-Instruction – This is your what and why and any specific requirement and end goal you are trying to achieve | “Help me draft a guide that introduces key campus services, cultural tips, and important contacts. The goal is to make students feel supported and informed during their first semester.” |
| S-Specification – Be very clear about the format you want, Bullet Points, Paragraphs, Spreadsheet, Length of requirements, Tone of voice (Professional, Casual, Technical) include any specific elements that must be included. | “Format the guide in short paragraphs with section headers. Use a friendly and professional tone. Include contact info, office hours, and links to relevant resources. Keep it under 2 pages.” |
| P-Performance – Set your quality standard, tell it what success looks like, metrics you want it to hit, and negative prompts (things to avoid) any industry to follow | “The guide should be clear, welcoming, and easy to follow. Success means students know where to go for help and feel more confident navigating campus. Avoid jargon or overly formal language.” |
| E-Example – Show what a good looks like, share example of some good work, maybe a competitor’s example you liked. | “Here’s a good example: UT Austin’s international student welcome packet includes maps, FAQs, and a checklist. I’d like something similar but tailored to our university’s services.” |