Getting ChatGPT to help you
It takes some practice to get ChatGPT to help you. Think of it as a conversation. You have to explain exactly what you want. First you will start with a question. For example, ask Can you write an email to my hospital supervisor asking for a meeting to talk about professional development?
Read the response you get. Is it exactly what you wanted? If not, you can use commands to change the response from ChatGPT. For example, you can write:
- Make it shorter.
- Make it more professional.
- Make it less formal.
- Make it more friendly.
- Make it longer.
- Simplify the language.
- Include the fact that I have been in this position for X years.
- etc.
Here is some more information about different ways to “talk” to ChatGPT.
Listen and read. As you listen, check (?) the box next to the suggestion if you think that you might want to use it this way.
How to “talk to” ChatGPT
Here are some ideas about what you can ask ChatGPT to do.
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Explanations: Ask about a concept, theory, or idea. Example: Explain human anatomy. |
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Teacher: Ask ChatGPT to create a study plan and write homework questions. Example: I want to learn irregular verbs in English. I am an intermediate-level learner. Create a 10-day learning plan that will help me. |
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Translations: Request translations of words or texts. Examples: Translate ‘He really cracks me up' from English to Swahili. or “Translate this” and copy and paste an email from work. |
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Mentorship: Ask for advice on personal development, career planning, or other life choices. Examples: How can I develop my leadership skills in the workplace? or How can I apply for scholarships? |
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Comparing: Ask about the differences and similarities between objects and ideas. Example: What are the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell? |
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Summarizing/Simplifying: Ask ChatGPT to give you a summary or simplification of a text. Examples: Summarize the main points of this article on how to become a CNA. or Simplify this article to a middle school/high school level. |
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Feedback on your writing: Copy and paste your writing and ask for feedback. Example: Please correct my grammar and spelling in this email to my boss. |
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List generation: Get lists of items related to topics you’re interested in such as ingredients, steps, or tips. Example: I’m an EVS worker in a hospital. List 10 ways to improve my productivity at work. |
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Research: Ask about famous studies or research related to specific topics. Examples: Find a quote about perseverance. or Tell me about a recent study on US immigration. |
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Pros and cons: Get guidance on the advantages and disadvantages of specific decisions or ideas. Example: What are the pros and cons of working as a radiologist or an RN? |
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Suggestions: Ask ChatGPT for suggestions on language learning. Examples: Can you suggest a good way to improve my English pronunciation? Nepalese is my first language. or How can I improve my English vocabulary level? |
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Brainstorming: Request assistance in generating ideas for projects, events, or solutions to problems. Example: Give me 15 common interview questions for an LPN position. |
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Role-playing: Engage in role-playing scenarios to help with problem-solving or practicing social skills. Examples: Pretend you are a patient with a complaint and I am an RN. or Act like you are my supervisor and I want to ask you to write a reference letter. |
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Listen to the audio again and "shadow" the speaker. (Read along with the speaker.) It's really good for your pronunciation! ?
Follow up
How many boxes did you check? Which of these suggestions seems the most interesting to you?
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