Direction

Direction is the task itself: what you want, what it's for, and the role the AI should take.

What it looks like

• Stating the outcome, not just the task: “so that the team knows what to do by Friday.”
• Replacing vague words like “better” with what better means.
• Resolving conflicting instructions yourself.

When it doesn't count

The request itself gives Direction: “explain X” or “fix this error” already says what you want. Only an unclear goal, or a vague word like “better” left undefined, misses it. Direction counts on every graded prompt, except in Personal Advice, where it counts only when the prompt needs it.