✅ Neftaly Prompt Design Template
Document Purpose: To guide consistent, effective, and targeted GPT prompt creation
Issued by: Neftaly Consumer Behaviour Analysis Research Office
Aligned with: Neftaly Research Royalty Communication Standards
📄 SECTION 1: Prompt Metadata
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Prompt ID | Unique code (e.g., COMM-01, PREF-27) |
| Research Theme | e.g., Communication Preferences, Tone Sensitivity, Channel Use |
| Target Audience | e.g., Rural youth, Working professionals, Elderly users |
| Collection Channel | Neftaly Website, WhatsApp, Mobile App, SMS, USSD |
| Language | English / isiZulu / Setswana / Multilingual |
| Prompt Type | Open-ended / Multiple Choice / Ranking / Scenario-based |
| Date Created | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Version | e.g., v1.0, v2.1 |
✍️ SECTION 2: Prompt Construction
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Prompt Title | A short, descriptive name for the prompt |
| Core Question (GPT Prompt) | The main prompt text to extract data (see design rules below) |
| Instruction to GPT (System Message) | Guidance to GPT on how to interpret/format the user’s answer |
| Expected Response Format | Text, list, ranked list, emoji scale, sentiment, etc. |
| Validation Criteria | Length, clarity, tone, format consistency |
| Follow-Up Logic (if any) | Next prompt triggered based on response (branching path) |
🧠 SECTION 3: Prompt Design Guidelines
| Rule | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ Be Clear & Direct | Avoid vague or overly technical language |
| ✅ Stay Neutral | Do not lead respondents to a preferred answer |
| ✅ Culturally Inclusive | Use region-appropriate examples and tone |
| ✅ Contextualize | Reference channels or scenarios relevant to the user |
| ✅ Limit Complexity | One key idea per prompt; avoid compound questions |
| ✅ Support Multilingual Needs | Translate or adapt as needed for Neftaly’s audience |
🧪 SECTION 4: Testing & Feedback Log
| Test Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Internal Review | Review comments by Neftaly researchers |
| A/B Test Results | Performance metrics between versions |
| Field Feedback | Real-world user input or flagged issues |
| Edits Applied | Notes on prompt revisions for future traceability |
📎 SECTION 5: Example Entry
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Prompt ID | COMM-03 |
| Research Theme | Channel Preferences |
| Target Audience | Low-income urban adults |
| Collection Channel | |
| Language | English |
| Prompt Type | Multiple Choice |
| Prompt Title | Preferred Contact Method |
| Core Question | “Which of the following is your favorite way to contact a company? Select one: A) WhatsApp B) SMS C) Phone Call D) Email E) In-person” |
| Instruction to GPT | Ensure the response contains one clear selection. If multiple are selected, ask for a single preferred method. |
| Expected Format | One-letter option (A–E) |
| Validation Criteria | Match against allowed options |
| Follow-Up Logic | If A or B → Ask follow-up on text message timing preference |
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