Provide specific details
The more detail you include, the better Ask AI can understand your intent. Example| Instead of: | Try: |
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| Tell me about LJM2. | What did Enron’s CFO Andrew Fastow say about LJM2’s structure? |
Maintain consistent context
Stick to one topic for each conversation. Shifting topics can confuse Ask AI and reduce response quality. Start a new conversation when switching topics.Example
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What are the main issues and implications discussed regarding off-balance sheet entities in the Enron documentation?
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Create a summary analyzing the insider trading conducted by Ken Lay and Andrew Fastow. Include supporting evidence with DOC ID citations instead of index numbers.
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Start a new conversation for each topic to keep responses focused and accurate.
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Use quotes for exact search
Use quotation marks to search for exact phrases. This ensures the results find the words used together in the specified order.Example
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Find examples of documents that mention insider trading.
This prompt returns results that mention the terms insider, trading, or insider trading.
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Find examples of documents that mention “insider trading”.
This prompt only returns results that mention the term insider trading.
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Focus on topics or ideas
Ask about ideas or issues rather than requesting lists of documents. This leads to more insightful responses. For instance, a more effective prompt might summarize key points from various documents, highlight significant discussions, and provide a clearer understanding of the topic.Example
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List all documents that mention off-balance sheet entities.
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What are the main issues and implications discussed regarding off-balance sheet entities? |
Avoid number-based prompts
Refrain from asking Ask AI for counts or quantities. It is better to focus on meaning over metrics. Note: For document counts or search metrics, use your eDiscovery platform directly.Example
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How many documents mention off-balance sheet entities? |
What are the implications of off-balance sheet entities as discussed in the documents?
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Rephrase when needed
If a prompt does not return the expected results, try rephrasing, breaking it into parts, or using synonyms.Example
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Was this a violation of GAAP?
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Did the documents discuss whether the accounting followed GAAP rules?
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Build on results
Use snippets and citations from responses to refine your prompts or ask follow-up questions.Example
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List all documents that mention off-balance sheet entities.
Since this prompt centers on a list, there is no deeper insight to expand upon. |
What are the main issues and implications discussed regarding off-balance sheet entities?
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Can you provide more details about how Enron’s off-balance sheet entities were structured?
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