One-page guide
Quick Cheat Sheet
Which tool lane?
- Everyday writing / planning: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek (free-first)
- Cited web research: Perplexity
- Study your own PDFs: NotebookLM
- Slides fast: Gamma or Canva
- Images: Gemini / ChatGPT images; Midjourney for stylized art
- Short video edit: CapCut
- Office apps: Microsoft Copilot or Gemini in Workspace
Prompt recipe
Role + Task + Context + Format + Constraints + Examples. Replace every [PLACEHOLDER].
Quality checks
- Did it invent sources?
- Does it match your constraints?
- Can you explain the answer in your own words?