Text Summarization Prompt Writing
Master the art of crafting prompts to summarize texts effortlessly.
Understanding the Challenge of Text Summarization
Writing prompts for text summarization requires precision. Unlike general prompts, you must guide AI to extract key information effectively. In 2025, as AI models become more advanced, prompt writing will determine the quality of your summaries. Poorly crafted prompts lead to vague or incomplete results.
For example, a poor prompt: 'Summarize this article.' is too broad. A better prompt: 'Summarize the main economic impacts discussed in this article.' is specific and directs the AI clearly.
Craft Concise and Clear Prompts
Always aim for clarity. Define exactly what the AI should extract. Include the text type and specific sections or topics of interest. In 2025, complex AI requires more refined guidance.
Consider this ineffective prompt: 'Summarize report findings.' Improved version: 'Summarize key findings about environmental changes in the 2022 report.' Provide context to avoid ambiguity.
Importance of Contextual Information
Context enhances summarization quality. AI models rely on supplied context to narrow down information effectively. Omitting context results in generic summaries lacking depth.
Example of a vague prompt: 'Summarize the speech.' Improved when contextualized: 'Summarize the main arguments presented by the speaker on climate action.'
Utilizing Advanced Tools: Platforms such as Licode can assist in building AI models tailored for specific summarization needs. Their technology supports nuanced prompt crafting to yield accurate summaries.
What to remember
Craft Concise and Clear Prompts
Always define the specific information AI should extract to ensure clarity.
Include Contextual Information
Providing context narrows down information and enriches the summary.
Utilize Advanced AI Platforms
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Steps to Build a Summarization App
- Identify Your Unique Value Proposition: Define what makes your app different from other summarization tools.
- Imagine AI Usage: Visualize how AI will utilize your value proposition to assist users in summarizing text.
- Create an Account on Licode: Use this app-building tool to facilitate your app creation process.
- Prepare Background Knowledge: Gather relevant files or webpages to inform the AI's summarization capabilities.
- Craft AI Instructions: Use precise prompt-writing techniques to refine AI directives.
- Select the Right LLM: Choose a suitable language model and upload your knowledge base.
- Build the App Interface: Focus on user-friendly design and intuitive navigation.
- Write the Background Prompt: Develop a comprehensive prompt for in-app use that guides users effectively.
- Add Extra Features: Enhance functionality with features like voice input or multilingual summarizations.
- Market Your App: Develop and execute a marketing strategy to reach your target audience effectively.
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