O
Object
Core Questions
- ?What is the concrete deliverable?
- ?What format should the output take?
- ?What does a successful result look like?
- ?Who is the intended audience for this output?
Micro-Template
Deliver a [format/type] that [key characteristics] for [audience].
Anti-Patterns
| Error | Correction |
|---|---|
| No format specified | State the output type explicitly: report, table, email, slide deck, code, etc. |
| Ambiguous deliverable | Describe the output concretely enough that two people would produce similar structures. |
| Missing audience | Specify who will read or use the output to calibrate language and detail level. |
| Conflating multiple deliverables | If you need multiple outputs, list each distinctly or split into separate prompts. |
Self-Check
- ✔Could you sketch the structure of the expected output before generation?
- ✔Is the format unambiguous enough to prevent misinterpretation?
- ✔Does the deliverable match the motivation stated in M?
Interaction Note
Object defines what success looks like. It directly feeds Evaluation criteria and constrains Instructions. A well-defined Object makes the rest of the prompt easier to write.