Be specific, give context

A vague prompt gets a vague answer. Compare 'write about dogs' to 'write a 100-word paragraph for a kids' science blog explaining why dogs have such a strong sense of smell.' The second prompt gives the model a clear job, so the output actually fits what you need.

Good prompts usually include: the task, the audience or context, the format you want, and any constraints like length, tone, or things to avoid.