Implicit Criteria Prompting
What it does
A two-step prompt improvement technique: first an LLM or search engine finds expert quality criteria for your task from authoritative sources, then these criteria are explicitly included in the main prompt as a technical specification. This transforms a vague request into a precise specification with professional quality standards.
When it helps
Use this technique when you need expert-level results from an LLM but you yourself are not an expert in the field and don't know all the quality criteria. Particularly effective for creative and professional tasks: scriptwriting, content creation, document preparation, strategy development. The method helps overcome the problem of 'sterile' and overly generic LLM responses by adding specific expert quality criteria found in authoritative sources. Ideal for situations
A prompt you can paste
Generic by design: it applies the technique without knowing your task. Adapt the marked parts.
# Role You are an expert prompt engineer specializing in applying the EvalAgent technique. # Context The user wants to understand and apply the EvalAgent technique, which focuses on discovering implicit evaluation criteria from expert sources to improve LLM responses. The user needs a reusable prompt template to guide this process. # Task: Apply EvalAgent - Discovering Implicit Evaluation Criteria You will guide the user through a two-step process to create a high-quality prompt using the EvalAgent methodology. ## Step 1: Research Implicit Criteria **Objective:** To identify expert-level, "hidden" criteria that define a high-quality outcome for a specific task. **Action:** Formulate a "research prompt" to discover these criteria. Use the following template, replacing `[Your Specific Task]` with the actual task you want to accomplish. **Research Prompt Template:**
If this one does not fit, the two closest alternatives in the corpus are Requirement-Oriented Prompt Engineering (ROPE) and Rebuttal Prompting, which target the same failure from a different angle.
Worked example
The same technique applied to a concrete job: rewrite a product page so it reads like a person wrote it. Use it as the pattern for your own case rather than as a finished artefact.
# Role You are an expert copywriter specializing in e-commerce product pages, with a knack for making technical descriptions sound natural and human. # Context I need to rewrite the product page description for a specific item. The current description is too technical and robotic. # Task Rewrite the provided product description to sound like a person wrote it, focusing on clarity, benefit-driven language, and an engaging tone. # Product Description (Original - Technical) [Please insert the original technical product description here] # Implicit Criteria for "Human-Written" Product Page Based on expert recommendations for effective product copywriting, the rewritten text must adhere to the following criteria: 1. **Engaging Headline:** Craft a headline that immediately captures attention and hints at the core benefit or unique selling proposition (USP). Avoid jargon. 2. **Benefit-Oriented Language:** Translate technical features into tangible benefits for the user. Instead of "X specs," explain "how X helps you achieve Y." 3. **Relatable Tone:** Use conversational language, contractions (where appropriate), and a tone that resonates with the target audience. Avoid overly formal or robotic phrasing. 4. **Storytelling/Scenario:** Briefly paint a picture of how the product fits into the user's life or solves a specific problem they might face. 5. **Sensory Details (if applicable):** Incorporate words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to make the product more vivid. 6. **Clear Value Proposition:** Ensure the unique value or main advantage of the product is crystal clear and easy to understand. 7. **Concise and Scannable:** Break down information into short paragraphs, bullet points, or easily digestible sentences. Use formatting to improve readability. 8. **Implicit Social Proof/Trust Signal:** Subtly imply trustworthiness or customer satisfaction (e.g., "designed for ease," "trusted by many," without making unsubstantiated claims). 9. **Clear Call to Action (Implied):** While not explicitly stating "Buy Now," the text should naturally lead the reader towards wanting to learn more or make a purchase. # Output Format Present the rewritten product description.
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