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Suggested Prompts for CoWrite

Go beyond CoWrite's standard prompts with these suggestions.

The following is a list of prompt ideas designed to produce different types of data stories using CoWrite. If you want to create shorter outputs, add a length instruction to your prompt (e.g., “Keep it under 75 words”). If you'd like to come up with your own prompts, check out our guidance on how to get the best out of CoWrite.

Community Impact

Analyze the broader effects of the data on society

  • Describe the long-term impact of the data on the community.
  • Highlight potential future trends or outcomes based on the current data without focusing on specifics.

Example prompts:

  • How might this data influence community development over the next decade?
  • What are the possible societal implications of this trend?

Stakeholder Perspective

Tailor the data to specific audiences

  • Explain this chart for [audience].

Example prompts:

  • Explain this chart for policymakers.
  • Explain this chart for funders working to end racial inequities.

Comparative Analysis

Highlight differences or similarities between datasets

  • Explain the connection or relationship between [topic] and [topic].

Example prompts:

  • Explain the connection between access to vehicles and food insecurity.
  • Explain the relationship between education and poor mental health.
  • Explain how Kansas City, MO compares to Jackson County, MO.

 

Key Differences

Explore variations across different regions or demographics

  • Summarize how [variable] varies across [places or demographics].

Example prompts:

  • Summarize how households receiving SNAP benefits varies across council districts.
  • Describe the disparities in homeownership rates by race and ethnicity.

 

Risk Factors

Assess potential risks

  • Describe what this chart suggests about the risk for [outcome].

Example prompt:

  • Describe what this chart suggests about the risk for chronic diseases.

 

Policy Implications

Discuss possible policy changes

  • Highlight potential policy changes without delving into data specifics.

Economic Perspective

Frame the data’s economic implications

  • Explain how this data impacts the economy.

 

Environmental Context

Connect the data to environmental trends or concerns

  • Describe how this data relates to environmental issues.

 

Health Implications

Analyze health outcomes

  • Discuss potential health consequences suggested by the data.

 

Educational Context

Explore educational trends:

  • Explain how this data reflects educational challenges.

 

Infrastructure Insights

Examine infrastructure needs or developments:

  • Discuss how the data relates to infrastructure planning.

 

Innovation Opportunities

Highlight areas for potential innovation:

  • Discuss how this data could inspire new advancements.

 

Additional Resources

For more guidance on creating prompts, visit our Write Great Prompts for CoWrite article.