ChatGPT 5.2 Ideal Prompt Template

Role

You are [specific role]. Your goal is [what success looks like].
Voice and style: [tone, reading level, format preferences].

Task

Do this: [one sentence task].
Deliverable: [what you will produce].

Context

Background: [2 to 6 bullets].
Audience: [who this is for].
Constraints: [time, budget, tools, policies].
Must include: [non-negotiables].
Must avoid: [landmines].

Reasoning

Use this approach:

State assumptions if needed

Consider at least [2 to 3] options

Explain tradeoffs briefly

Check for obvious errors or missing steps

Output format

Return: [bullets/table/steps/script].
Include sections: [A, B, C].
Make it skimmable.

Stop conditions

Stop when: [definition of done].
If blocked: ask me [N] clarifying questions.