1. Front-Load Your Context
The AI performs best when it doesn't have to guess. Before you ask it to write a section, ensure
you have supplied the specific context required by the grant.
Be specific: Instead of asking the AI to assume the blanks, provide a concise
200-word summary of your mission. Break it down into bullet points with clear defined goals and
objectives.
2. Use the Single-Task Rule
PaperBreak avoids generating a full 10-page grant in a single prompt, by default. To maintain AI
focus ensure you prompt it for the task in hand, focusing on providing the context and style for
that section.
Efficiency tip: Once PaperBreak has broken down your application into the relevant
sections (e.g., Executive Summary, Budget Justification, Impact Statement), spend some time writing
thorough prompts for each section in a separate document. This enables you to advise the platform
efficiently, avoid rewrites, and build a toolset you can use for other applications.
Use the to-do list: PaperBreak's to-do list and compliance checklist helps you
understand the application's constraints and what you still need to do. This information is your
friend when compiling efficient prompts.
3. The Direct-to-Draft Prompting Method
When asking for an edit or a rewrite, don't be polite, be clinical.
Less Efficient: "Can you please take this paragraph and maybe make it sound a bit
more professional and exciting for the reviewers?"
More Efficient: "Rewrite this paragraph: Professional tone, active voice, focus on
community impact."
The platform does not know the particular style you prefer, so ensure you tell PaperBreak exactly
how you want to write, for example, "Use short sentences and avoid adjectives where possible".