> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emory.gitbook.io/nlp-essentials/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emory.gitbook.io/nlp-essentials/large-language-models.md).

# Large Language Models

Large language models (LLMs) have transformed how we interact with AI systems, enabling natural language conversations and complex reasoning tasks. Understanding how to effectively communicate with these models is fundamental to leveraging their capabilities and developing advanced AI systems.

This section introduces you to practical techniques for interacting with LLMs, focusing on how to formulate effective prompts, structure conversations, and understand model behavior. These skills will serve as a foundation for the more technical topics that follow in this course.

## Sections


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://emory.gitbook.io/nlp-essentials/large-language-models.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.