So basically, for this project, I chose to use Claude to help me write a history essay about the Columbian Exchange, and it actually works pretty well, because it doesn't just write stuff for you, but it helps you organize your thoughts, you know.

Task Selection

The real task I chose is writing and organizing a research essay about the Columbian Exchange, because it requires gathering facts, creating an outline, writing drafts, and checking sources without making things up, which is pretty hard to do all by yourself.

Workflow Plan

The workflow moves through four stages, starting with a brainstorming session to pick a strong thesis, moving to an outline generator, drafting section by section, and finishing with an editing pass for clarity and tone, so you don't get stuck staring at a blank page for hours.

Research and Organization

Before using Claude, I gathered three reliable sources, like Wikipedia and some educational articles, and pasted the key notes into a single document so Claude has the exact facts to work with instead of guessing, which makes the whole thing way more accurate.

Reusable Prompts

I created these specific prompts to use in Claude Projects:

• Outline Prompt: "Based on the following notes about the Columbian Exchange, create a five-paragraph essay outline with a clear thesis, three main body points, and a conclusion."
• Drafting Prompt: "Write the first body paragraph for the outline above, using a formal tone, and include a citation from the provided notes."
• Editing Prompt: "Review this paragraph for run-on sentences, check if it stays on topic, and make it more concise without losing the main facts."

Testing and Refining

I tested the prompts by running them with a sample topic, and I had to adjust the instructions a bit because Claude gave information that was too complex at first, but after fixing the prompt, it worked really well.

Project Gallery Summary

This workflow solves the problem of getting overwhelmed by big writing assignments by breaking them into smaller steps, and I plan to use it for basically every big essay I have to write this year at home, because it saves a lot of time.