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+<!--- Provide a general summary of the issue in the Title above -->
+<!--- Please select appropriate Priority, Status,and Type labels-->
+<!--- If you do not have permission to select labels please state which labels you would like -->
+## Description
+<!--- What change or feature do you propose? -->
+
+## Context
+<!--- Why is this change important to you? How would you use it? -->
+<!--- How can it benefit other users and communities? -->
+<!--- Is there existing software with a similar featuer? -->
+
+## Possible Implementation
+<!--- Not obligatory, but suggest an idea for implementing addition or change -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Bug_report.md
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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+
+---
+
+### Bug Description
+
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+In the format "When I do X, I expect Y but observe Z"
+
+### To Reproduce
+
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+
+## Expected behavior
+
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+## Screenshots
+
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+## Machine (please complete the following information):
+
+ - Server [e.g. BU, NCSA, VM, etc.]
+ - OS: [e.g.Linux]
+ - Browser(if applicable) [e.g. chrome, safari]
+ - Version [e.g. 22]
+
+## Additional context
+
+Add any other context about the problem here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Doc_changes.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Doc_changes.md
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+---
+name: Documentation Changes
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+
+---
+
+### Document Change needed
+
+A clear description of what changes are needed with the location of the error, or  that needs to be fixed.
+
+Example: 
+There is a broken URL link in the documentation. It is in the master version in section 13.2.1 on line 17. The underlying file is `/pecan/book_source/04_advanced_user_guide/01_R_workflow.Rmd`. The correct link should be https://aws.amazon.com/.
+
+### Information for those wanting to make changes
+
+Please follow the instructions in the [Editing this Book](https://pecanproject.github.io/pecan-documentation/develop/about-the-pecan-book.html#bookediting) section of the documentation. 
+
+All R-markdown files related to documentation are located within the main directory `/pecan/book_source` except for the demos and vignettes which are in `pecan/documentation/tutorials`.
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+
+---
+
+## Description
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+## Proposed Solution
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+## Alternatives Considered
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+## Additional Context 
+
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
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+<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
+<!--- Please select appropriate Priority, Status,and Type labels-->
+<!--- If you do not have permission to select labels please state which labels you would like -->
+
+## Description
+<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
+
+## Motivation and Context
+<!--- Why is this change required? What problem does it solve? -->
+<!--- If it fixes an open issue, please link to the issue here. -->
+
+## Review Time Estimate
+<!---When do you want your code reviewed by?-->
+- [ ] Immediately
+- [ ] Within one week
+- [ ] When possible
+
+## Types of changes
+<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: -->
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue) <!-- please add issue number -->
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)
+
+## Checklist:
+<!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. -->
+<!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! -->
+- [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation.
+- [ ] My name is in the list of CITATION.cff
+- [ ] I have updated the CHANGELOG.md.
+- [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
+- [ ] I have read the **CONTRIBUTING** document.
+- [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
+- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
+
+<!--this template is from https://www.talater.com/open-source-templates/#/page/99-->