The art of prompting is one of practice and iteration. To make visible the difference that providing a context, constraints and iteration can make to the generated response from a prompt, we invite you to write a haiku following the steps below.
A definition for haiku as generated by ChatGPT3.5 is below
A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines. It follows a syllable pattern of 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line, and 5 syllables in the third line. Haikus often capture a moment in nature, evoke a feeling, or express a thought with simplicity and depth.
Generate Your Haiku
To create and share a haiku with the community, take the following steps:
Fully read the guidelines of the Med PromptJam. You will be asked to attest to this if you would like to share your haiku.
Select a generative AI tool and enter the three prompts below in successive order. Note the change in the generated response each time.
- Write a haiku about [insert your topic here].
- Take the perspective of [insert your desired perspective here]. Write a haiku about [insert topic from Step 1].
- Take the perspective of [insert the perspective from Step 2]. Write a haiku about [insert topic from Step 1]. Make sure to [insert a constraint, for example, “include a reference to a famous person” or “use only uplifting language”.
Remember that with generative AI, your interactions with the tool is a conversation that can build on itself. The steps above were meant for illustrative purposes only.
An Example Haiku following the Steps Above
Initial Prompt
Write a haiku about valentine’s day.
Claude Response
Hearts and flowers bloom
Celebrating love’s sweet joy
Chocolate kisses, too
Second Prompt
Take the perspective of a medical student. Write a haiku about Valentine’s Day.
Claude Response
Anatomy class
No time for dates, my true love
This cadaver here
Third Prompt
Take the perspective of a medical student. Write a haiku about Valentine’s day. Make sure to include a reference to the Med PromptJam.
Claude Response
Long night studying
Med PromptJam break is needed
Back to anatomy
Share your Haiku with the Community
Post a version of your haiku to share with the community on the participation page using the form below.