Purpose
In the business world, prompting is not guessing the magic words. Its writing a clear work order for an AI tool, testing it, and iterating until outputs are reliable. In this lab you will:
- define a business problem with a small sample dataset,
- build a reusable Prompt Pack (prompt templates),
- run a Prompt Clinic (before/after improvement).
Allowed tools
You may use ChatGPT, Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot to run your prompts. You may also use Excel/Google Sheets for quick calculations.
- You must disclose any AI use in the AI Use Note section of the template.
- **Do not paste sensitive data** (PII, passwords, non-public company data). Use de-identified, public, or synthetic data.
What you submit
Submit **one completed Word document**:
- **CAI3801_Week03_Lab02_your_name.docx** (download by clicking the downward arrow) –
Step 1 Choose your problem + sample data (required)
Pick ONE of these options:
Option A (recommended): Use a Starter Case (provided in the template doc – starter case #1-4).
Choose one starter case and use the included mini-dataset.
Option B: Create your own business problem (creative option- starter case #5).
Your problem must include:
1) a clear **goal** (what success means),
2) **constraints** (at least 2),
3) **sample data** you can paste into an AI tool (minimum **5 rows** **4 columns** or equivalent text records).
**Important:** Your data can be small and synthetic. The key is that its realistic and supports your prompts.
Step 2 Prompt Pack (3 required + 2 optional)
In the template, complete **Prompt 13 (required)**:
- each prompt must be reusable (a teammate could reuse it) – but different from each other,
- include RTC-CO (Role, Task, Context, Constraints, Output format),
- include a structured output format (table, bullets with headings, JSON-like schema, etc.),
- version your prompts (v1, v2).
- run them in your chosen AI tool.
**Prompt 45 are optional** (extra practice; not required for grading unless you want to show more work and get extra credit).
Step 3 Prompt Clinic (before/after)
Pick **ONE** of your prompts (from Prompt 13) and do a before/after improvement:
1) Run a **baseline** version save a short excerpt of output.
2) Score it using the rubric (02 each: Relevance, Constraints, Actionability, Structure, Self-check).
3) Rewrite the prompt using RTC-CO + quality checks run again.
4) Re-score and briefly explain what improved.
Step 4:
Reflection (35 sentences/bullets): What did you learn? What broke on the worst case or what worked for the best case? What would you change next?
Grading (100 points + 10 extra credit)
- Problem definition + sample data quality: 20
- Prompt Pack (3 required prompts): 25
- Prompt Clinic (before/after + rubric scoring): 30
- Creativity (Use of different techniques learned from class lecture + defining your own business problem + actionable recommendations etc.): 15
- Professional practice (AI Use Note + clarity/formatting): 10
- Extra credit (2 optional prompts): 10
Tips for success
- Keep prompts **specific** (use the data you have, not generic advice).
- Use **constraints** (length, tone, do/dont, budget limits, CPA cap, etc.).
- Ask for a **structured output** (tables beat paragraphs for business work).
- Include a **self-check** step (flag assumptions + what to verify).
Academic integrity
This lab teaches responsible AI use. Using an AI tool is allowed (and expected), but you must:
- write your own scenario/data (or use the starter case),
- show your prompt versions and your scoring,
- submit your work in your own words.
(Your submission should reflect your thinking and decisions, not just raw AI output.)
Requirements: the prompt
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