A user asks Claude to 'improve my essay.' What additional information would MOST improve Claude's ability to help?
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Short Explanation and Infographic
Vague requests get vague improvements. Tell Claude who the audience is, what tone you want, and what 'improve' means to you — then the feedback will actually hit the mark.
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Full Explanation
Effective prompt engineering for writing tasks requires specifying: the target audience (academic, general public, executives), desired tone (formal, conversational, persuasive), specific improvement goals (clearer argument, stronger thesis, better flow, grammar fixes), and any constraints (word count, style guide). Without this context, Claude makes assumptions that may not match the user's needs. Option A (email) is irrelevant — Claude doesn't contact users externally. Option C invents a false length limit. Option D (academic credentials) is irrelevant — Claude provides writing assistance regardless of credentials.