Drafting & Research Instructions

Learn how to write effective Drafting and Research Instructions in Orbit Flows. These instructions will steer the content creation and research of your template toward the most satisfying outcome.

Drafting and Research Instructions are essential components that guide content creation in Orbit Flows. They serve as core prompts for directing both Drafting and Research Engines. These instructions live within templates on the Setup Page. The Drafting Instructions are a fundamental element in nearly every template and the Research Instructions are there for research-based content.

Both engines have full visibility into all template inputs and form fields. This allows them to understand and utilize specific user inputs when generating content. The instructions function as comprehensive guidelines, ensuring the resulting content meets your exact specifications and quality standards.

Almost every template includes Drafting Instructions since they're essential for content creation.

These instructions, along with all template inputs and form fields, are visible to the Drafting Engine.

This means you can reference specific input fields in your instructions. For example, you can tell Flows to "explore the topic in depth" when you've included a "topic field" in your form.

Writing Effective Drafting Instructions

For best results, structure your Drafting Instructions with these key components:

1. Command Statement: Begin with 1-2 clear sentences stating what needs to be written

2. Goals: Define the content's purpose and intended use

3. Structure: Outline the content format from top to bottom, including:

   • Required sections or components

   • Word or sentence count requirements

   • Specific dos and don'ts

4. Source Usage: Explain how to incorporate provided reference materials

Research Instructions

Research Instructions are needed only for templates that require information gathering. The research engine uses these instructions to:

• Generate relevant search queries

• Collect and analyze articles

• Sort and select the most appropriate sources

Creating Effective Research Instructions

Include these elements in your Research Instructions:

• Specify the types of content to search for (academic papers, news articles, blog posts)

• List any preferred publications or sources

• Define your ideal final source set (e.g., "diverse sources covering all key aspects of the topic")

• Outline any specific subtopics that should be covered