Step-by-step guide
How to use ChatGPT
Conversational AI for writing, explanations, research support and images.
What is it?
Conversational AI for writing, explanations, research support and images. It can help with practical tasks, but its outputs still need review.
What can you use it for?
- Draft and revise emails or messages.
- Explain a difficult topic with examples.
- Turn a list of ideas into an organised plan.
Getting started
- 1Open chatgpt.com and review the available access options.
- 2Start a conversation and describe one specific task.
- 3Add your audience, tone and preferred length.
- 4Ask for one improvement and verify the final text.
Try it now
A guided exercise you can complete in about five minutes.
Practical exercise
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Goal: You have completed a small practical task and improved the result.
Instructions
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Ready-to-copy prompt
Draft a polite email to [recipient] about [purpose]. Keep it professional, under 120 words, and suggest a subject line.
Tip to improve your result: Try changing one instruction and compare the two outcomes.
Progress is saved on this device without an account.
Example prompt
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Useful first request
Draft a polite email to [recipient] about [purpose]. Keep it professional, under 120 words, and suggest a subject line.
Improve a draft
Improve this draft for clarity while preserving my meaning: [paste text]. Explain the main changes.
Explain simply
Explain [topic] to a beginner in five short points and give one everyday example.
Plan a task
Create a practical checklist for [task], including time estimates and things to verify.
Compare alternatives
Compare three approaches to [goal]. List pros, cons and assumptions.
Review results
Check this result against my instructions: [instructions] and [result]. Identify what needs correction.
Tips
For better results
- Be specific about your goal, audience and desired format.
- Use follow-up questions to improve the first result.
- Check facts, costs and licensing on official sources.
Mistakes to avoid
- Giving unclear instructions with no context.
- Publishing an unverified result.
- Sharing passwords, private documents or sensitive data.
Limitations
- Outputs can be inaccurate or unsuitable; verify important information.
- Features, free usage and plans may change without notice.
- Do not upload confidential material without reviewing the service's privacy terms.
Always check results before using them and avoid sharing personal or confidential data.