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Prompts Guide — Tutor AI

What this is​

Tutor AI is a course assistant that answers questions about course content and activities.

You will get better results if you ask clear, specific questions.

Quick rules (better results)​

Include:

  • What you’re studying (topic/unit)
  • What you’re stuck on (one specific question)
  • What you already tried (optional)
  • If you want a hint or a full explanation
  • If it’s about an activity: the activity name and what part you’re on

Template (copy/paste)​

I’m studying: {topic}.
I’m stuck on: {question}.
What I tried: {attempt}.

Please help me by:
- {hint or explanation preference}

Keep it short and practical.
If you need one missing detail to answer well, ask me.

Examples (copy/paste)​

Example 1 (conservative)​

I’m studying: phishing.
I’m stuck on: how to tell a real password reset email from a fake one.

Please help me by:
- explaining it in simple terms
- giving 1 realistic example and 1 common mistake

Keep it short.

Example 2 (more complete, still conservative)​

I’m studying: passwords and 2FA.
I’m preparing for the quiz.

Please help me by:
1) giving a 10-minute study plan
2) asking me 5 self-check questions (easy to medium)
3) if I get something wrong, give hints and a short explanation, but do not give the final answer immediately

Keep it concise.