## 4.4. The quality of your prompt determines the outcome

A language model (LLM), such as Copilot or ChatGPT, works differently from a search engine. That’s why specific requirements apply to asking a good question. This question, or prompt, that you enter into an AI tool therefore determines the quality of the result. An unclear prompt often produces a superficial or unusable answer. A clear and structured prompt, on the other hand, can lead to good output. But how do you formulate such a clear and structured prompt? In chapter 5.2, you’ll find an overview of the elements.