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Prompts Guide — Datacurso Forum AI

What this is​

This guide helps you write prompts to:

  • generate a meaningful forum reply, and/or
  • grade participation and produce feedback.

This page shows the range you can use in prompts:

  • one conservative example (simple and safe)
  • one more complete example (still conservative, but more specific)

Modes you can ask for​

ModeWhat you get
ResponseA helpful reply that keeps the discussion going
GradeA score + feedback on participation
CombinedReply + grading/feedback

Prompt templates​

Template A — Write a forum reply​

Write a forum reply to the student post below.
Tone: {tone}.
Goal: {goal}.
Include 1 question that invites deeper thinking.
Keep it concise.

Example (conservative)

Reply only to the most recent student message in the thread.
Tone: friendly, respectful, and motivating.

Structure:
1) 1 short line showing you understood.
2) A clear reply (2–5 sentences).
3) 1 simple example.
4) End with 1 concrete question to keep the discussion going.

Rules:
- Do not include external links.
- If a key detail is missing, ask 1 specific question.

Example (more complete, still conservative)

Reply only to the most recent student message in the thread.

Tone: supportive and teacher-like.
Goal: help the student connect their idea to the course concept.

Constraints:
- Keep it under 120 words.
- Use plain language.
- Include 1 short example.

End with:
- 1 guiding question that invites deeper reasoning.

Rules:
- No external links.
- Do not invent facts; ask for clarification if needed.

Template B — Grade participation​

Grade the student’s forum participation.
Scale: 0–100.
Criteria:
- Relevance to topic
- Quality of reasoning
- Respectful interaction
- Use of course concepts
Give actionable feedback.

Example (conservative)

Grade the student’s forum participation.
Scale: 0–100.

Focus on: relevance, reasoning, and respectful interaction.
Give 2 concrete suggestions for improvement.
Keep the feedback short.

Example (more complete, still conservative)

Grade the student’s forum participation.
Scale: 0–100.

Criteria:
- Relevance to the prompt
- Depth (explains the “why”)
- Uses a concrete example
- Respectful and constructive tone

Feedback format:
1) 1 strength
2) 2 improvements (specific)
3) 1 next step question