One sentence, five points, the numbers and deadlines — and what is still unclear.
Evidence & confidence
Separates facts from assumptions and rates how sure the model is about every claim.
When to use: Questions where you must know how certain the answer is — markets, regulations, technologies.
Act as a senior research analyst. Question: [YOUR RESEARCH QUESTION].
Deliver a brief with:
1. Bottom line — the answer in 3 sentences.
2. Key findings — 5–8 bullets. Tag each: [FACT], [ESTIMATE] or [ASSUMPTION], plus confidence High / Medium / Low.
3. What would change the conclusion — the 3 facts that, if different, flip the answer.
4. Unknowns — what you could not determine and how I could find out.
5. Sources — where each fact comes from. If you are not sure a source exists, say so instead of inventing one.
Never present a guess as a fact.
Chain of Verification
Makes the model list every factual claim, question each one and mark what still needs a source.
When to use: Before you use an AI answer, article or post in a report, offer or publication.
Check the following text for factual accuracy: [PASTE THE TEXT OR AI ANSWER]
1. List every factual claim as a numbered list (names, numbers, dates, laws, quotes, causes).
2. For each claim write one verification question that would prove it true or false.
3. Answer each question independently — do not look at the original text while answering.
4. Mark each claim: ✅ consistent, ⚠️ uncertain, ❌ likely wrong — with a one-line reason.
5. For every ⚠️ and ❌ say which official or primary source should be checked (e.g. the law, the company register, the original study).
6. Finally rewrite the text so it contains only what holds, with uncertain parts clearly marked.
Never invent sources or links. If you are not sure, say so.
Criteria-first comparison
Agree on the criteria first, then compare in a table — and see what must be verified.
When to use: Choosing software, a supplier, an insurance, a phone plan or any purchase with several options.
I need to choose between: [OPTIONS — e.g. three accounting programs]
For: [WHO AND FOR WHAT — e.g. a 12-person company, invoicing and payroll]
What matters most to me: [PRIORITIES AND BUDGET]
1. First propose 6–8 comparison criteria that fit my situation and explain each in one line.
2. Compare the options in a table (criterion × option). Where you are not certain, write "check" instead of guessing.
3. For every "check" cell tell me exactly where to verify it (price list, terms of service, a question for sales).
4. Recommend the best option for my priorities and the runner-up, with the main trade-off.
5. List 5 questions I should ask the provider before signing.
Remember that prices and features change — state that your information may be outdated.