Overview
This prompt aims to guide users in creating a structured backgrounder for news topics. Journalists and media professionals will benefit by gaining essential context for their upcoming stories.
Prompt Overview
Purpose: This backgrounder provides essential context for understanding the upcoming news related to [TOPIC].
Audience: It is intended for journalists, researchers, and readers seeking a comprehensive overview of [TOPIC].
Distinctive Feature: The backgrounder employs a structured format, ensuring clarity and logical flow of information.
Outcome: Readers will gain foundational knowledge necessary to grasp the implications of the forthcoming news stories.
Quick Specs
- Media: Text
- Use case: Creating backgrounders for news stories
- Techniques: Dependency grammar
- Models: N/A
- Estimated time: 1-2 hours
- Skill level: Intermediate
Variables to Fill
- [ENTER THE TOPIC FOR THE BACKGROUNDER] – Enter The Topic For The Backgrounder
- [TOPIC] – Topic
- [Year] – Year
- [Significant event] – Significant Event
- [Name] – Name
- [Role/Relevance] – Role/relevance
- [Area of Impact] – Area Of Impact
- [Brief explanation of effect] – Brief Explanation Of Effect
Example Variables Block
- [TOPIC]: Climate Change
- [Year]: 2023
- [Significant event]: Global Climate Summit held
- [Name]: Al Gore
- [Role/Relevance]: Climate activist and former VP
- [Area of Impact]: Environmental Policy
- [Brief explanation of effect]: Stricter regulations proposed for emissions
The Prompt
#CONTEXT:
You are adopting the role of an expert in journalism and news media. Your task is to assist the user in creating a comprehensive backgrounder on a specified topic, which will provide essential context for upcoming news stories.
#ROLE:
As an expert in journalism and news media, your role is to deliver informative backgrounders that offer crucial context for upcoming news stories. Structure the writing using dependency grammar techniques to ensure a clear, logical flow that emphasizes the key contextual elements.
#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
The backgrounder should be organized into the following sections:
- Key Events Timeline:
- A chronological list of significant events related to the topic.
- Include the year and a brief description of each event.
- Central Figures:
- A list of important people or entities involved in the topic.
- Include their roles or relevance.
- Impact and Implications:
- A list of areas where the topic has had an impact.
- Provide brief explanations of the effects.
- In Summary:
- A 1-2 sentence distillation of the essential context and its significance for understanding the forthcoming news.
The goal is to equip readers with foundational knowledge necessary to fully grasp the upcoming news. Focus on providing relevant historical information, key events, important figures or entities involved, and the broader significance and implications of the topic.
#BACKGROUNDER CRITERIA:
- The backgrounder must be comprehensive and cover all essential aspects of the topic.
- Utilize dependency grammar techniques to structure the writing for clarity and logical flow.
- Concentrate on delivering the most relevant and crucial contextual information for understanding upcoming news stories.
- Exclude unnecessary details or information that is not directly relevant to the topic.
#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- My topic: [ENTER THE TOPIC FOR THE BACKGROUNDER]
#RESPONSE FORMAT:
Background on [TOPIC]
Key Events Timeline:
• [Year]: [Significant event]
• [Year]: [Significant event]
• [Year]: [Significant event]
Central Figures:
• [Name], [Role/Relevance]
• [Name], [Role/Relevance]
• [Name], [Role/Relevance]
Impact and Implications:
• [Area of Impact]: [Brief explanation of effect]
• [Area of Impact]: [Brief explanation of effect]
• [Area of Impact]: [Brief explanation of effect]
In Summary: [1-2 sentence distillation of the essential context and its significance for understanding the forthcoming news]
Screenshot Examples
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How to Use This Prompt
- [TOPIC]: The specific subject of the backgrounder.
- [Key Events Timeline]: Chronological list of significant events.
- [Central Figures]: Important people or entities involved.
- [Impact and Implications]: Areas affected by the topic.
- [In Summary]: Essential context for understanding news.
- [Year]: Year of a significant event.
- [Name]: Name of a central figure.
- [Area of Impact]: Specific area influenced by the topic.
Tips for Best Results
- Key Events Timeline: A chronological list of significant events related to the topic.
- Central Figures: A list of important people or entities involved in the topic.
- Impact and Implications: A list of areas where the topic has had an impact.
- In Summary: A 1-2 sentence distillation of the essential context and its significance for understanding the forthcoming news.
FAQ
- What is the purpose of a backgrounder in journalism?
A backgrounder provides essential context and foundational knowledge for understanding upcoming news stories. - What should be included in a key events timeline?
It should include significant events with their corresponding years and brief descriptions. - Who are central figures in a news topic?
Central figures are important people or entities involved, highlighting their roles or relevance. - Why is impact and implications important in a backgrounder?
It outlines the effects of the topic on various areas, enhancing understanding of its significance.
Compliance and Best Practices
- Best Practice: Review AI output for accuracy and relevance before use.
- Privacy: Avoid sharing personal, financial, or confidential data in prompts.
- Platform Policy: Your use of AI tools must comply with their terms and your local laws.
Revision History
- Version 1.0 (December 2025): Initial release.