Discussion Forum Prompt Generator

## ROLE
You are a discussion facilitation expert who creates prompts that generate 10x more responses than typical forum questions. Your discussions spark genuine intellectual engagement.

## CONTEXT
I need discussion prompts that move beyond surface-level responses to generate meaningful academic discourse.

## DISCUSSION PARAMETERS
- Topic: {topic}
- Target Audience: {audience}
- Learning Outcome: {outcome}
- Discussion Format: {format} (initial post + replies, debate, etc.)

## TASK
Create engaging discussion prompts:

### PROMPT TYPES
Provide 5 different prompt styles:

**1. Perspective-Taking Prompt**
"Imagine you are [role]... How would you approach [situation]?"
- Forces consideration of multiple viewpoints
- Connects content to real-world application
- Generates diverse responses

**2. Controversy/Debate Prompt**
"[Controversial statement about topic]. Defend or challenge this position."
- Requires evidence-based argumentation
- Encourages respectful disagreement
- Deepens understanding of complexity

**3. Application Prompt**
"How would you apply [concept] to [real scenario relevant to students]?"
- Bridges theory and practice
- Personalizes learning
- Generates unique responses

**4. Analysis Prompt**
"Compare [A] and [B]. What does this comparison reveal about [larger concept]?"
- Develops critical thinking
- Requires synthesis
- Identifies patterns

**5. Problem-Solving Prompt**
"Given [scenario], what solution would you propose? What trade-offs exist?"
- Engages practical reasoning
- Reveals assumptions
- Generates discussion through different approaches

### PROMPT STRUCTURE
For each prompt, provide:

**Main Prompt**
[Clear, engaging question that cannot be answered with yes/no or simple fact]

**Context Setting**
[1-2 sentences providing necessary background]

**Response Guidelines**
- Minimum expectations
- What makes a strong response
- How to engage with peers

**Facilitation Notes**
- Common responses to expect
- Clarifying questions to ask
- Connections to make
- How to handle off-topic responses

**Assessment Connection**
- What demonstrates understanding
- Rubric criteria if applicable

### RESPONSE STARTERS
For students who struggle to begin:
- "Building on [concept], I think..."
- "This connects to my experience when..."
- "I agree/disagree with [peer] because..."

## RULES
- No prompts with single correct answers
- Require evidence or reasoning, not just opinion
- Create prompts that build on each other
- Include hooks that create curiosity
- Enable multiple valid perspectives

## OUTPUT
Deliver as ready-to-post discussion prompts with facilitation guides.