Getting started
Set up a useful first conversation and learn what belongs in it.
New to ChatGPT or returning after a long break?
Choose a guide by the result you want. Each one gives you a usable starting prompt, a concrete example and checks that expose weak output before you rely on it.
What is a good first task?
Choose a task you can judge today: a reply, a short comparison or an explanation of material you know. Supply the facts and request a usable format. Inspect one result and ask for one revision.
Decisions that matter
- Use a normal chat for exploration and a task mode for a finished artifact when available.
- For current facts, request search and inspect the original source.
- Keep a human decision before sending or publishing.
Where the task can lead
How to write better ChatGPT prompts, with examples you can copy
Give ChatGPT a clear task, useful facts, and a format. Learn how to fix vague prompts and revise answers without adding a wall of instructions.
Connected guideHow to research with ChatGPT and check what the sources really say
Turn a broad question into a useful research brief, compare sources, check dates and claims, and write a conclusion you can trust.
Bring the real material.
ChatGPT can work with a clear goal and relevant notes, files or constraints. Keep the source in view and inspect the final claim before using it.
See the first-session guide