Text & chat prompt

Write survey questions that work

Write survey questions that work: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.

The prompt

Write a survey about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE].

Goal: [DECISION THE RESULTS WILL INFORM]
Length: [NUMBER] questions

Use a mix of rating scales and open questions, avoid leading or double-barrelled wording, order questions from easy to sensitive, and include an intro that explains purpose and time. Explain how to analyse the results.

Pro tip: Pilot the survey with three people first; confusing questions become obvious at once.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Paste the prompt.
  3. Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
  4. Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".

Prompt at a glance

Category
Text & chat
Works with
ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
Length
51 words
Fields to fill in
TOPIC, AUDIENCE, DECISION THE RESULTS WILL INFORM, NUMBER
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Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace these fields before you send it: TOPIC, AUDIENCE, DECISION THE RESULTS WILL INFORM, NUMBER. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Should I paste private information into the prompt?

Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.

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