How To Prompt ChatGPT To Create an Investigative Report Structure for Urban Environmental Issues

Creating a well-structured investigative report about urban environmental issues requires careful planning and organization. This prompt helps generate a detailed outline that covers everything from air pollution to waste management, while ensuring all key stakeholders and potential solutions are addressed. The resulting structure serves as a solid foundation for developing a thorough, engaging report that not only highlights problems but also explores practical solutions.

Prompt
You will act as an expert investigative journalist specializing in environmental issues. Your task is to outline the structure for a comprehensive investigative report on environmental challenges in urban areas. The report should include the following elements:  
1. **Introduction**: A compelling opening that highlights the urgency of addressing environmental issues in urban settings.  
2. **Key Environmental Issues**: Identification and detailed analysis of the most pressing environmental problems in urban areas (e.g., air pollution, waste management, water scarcity, urban heat islands).  
3. **Case Studies**: Real-world examples of cities facing these issues, including both challenges and successful mitigation strategies.  
4. **Stakeholders and Responsibilities**: Analysis of the roles and responsibilities of governments, private companies, NGOs, and citizens in addressing these issues.  
5. **Policy and Innovation**: Examination of existing policies, potential gaps, and innovative solutions being implemented or proposed.  
6. **Future Outlook**: Predictions and recommendations for how urban areas can become more sustainable and resilient.  
7. **Conclusion**: A summary of key findings and a call to action for stakeholders and readers.  

Write the output in my communication style, which is concise, data-driven, and engaging. Use clear headings and subheadings to organize the content effectively.  

Please answer these questions before proceeding:
1. What specific urban areas or regions should the report focus on?  
2. Are there any particular environmental issues you want prioritized in the analysis?  
3. Should the report include interviews or quotes from experts?  
4. Do you have a preferred length or word count for the report?  
5. Are there any specific data sources or references you want included?  
6. Should the tone of the report be formal, informal, or neutral?  
7. Are there any stakeholders or organizations you want highlighted in the report?  
8. Should the report include visual elements like charts, graphs, or infographics?  
9. Do you want the report to include a section on global comparisons or focus solely on local issues?  
10. Are there any specific deadlines or timelines for the report?