diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index 70e7521ee..f036dc9a5 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Please search open/closed issues before submitting since someone might have aske
 
 If you have a support request or question please submit them to one of this resources:
 
-* StackOverflow: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/request+node.js using the tags `node.js` & `request`
+* Stack Overflow: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/request+node.js using the tags `node.js` & `request`
 * Gitter community: https://gitter.im/request/request?utm_source=newissue
 * Also have a look at the Readme for more information on how to get support:
   https://github.com/request/request/blob/master/README.md
@@ -14,13 +14,15 @@ Issues on GitHub are only related to problems of request itself and we cannot an
 support questions here.
 -->
 
+### Summary
 <!--- Provide a general summary of the issue in the title above -->
 
-### Request Options
+### Simplest Example to Reproduce
 <!--- If describing a bug, tell us what request options we can use to reproduce the same bug/behavior -->
 
 ```js
 request({
+  method: 'GET',
   url: 'http://example.com', // a public URL that we can hit to reproduce, if possible
   more: { 'options': 'here' }
 },
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 069c80d9b..0cb35f040 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@
 - [ ] I have added/updated tests for any new behavior.
        <!-- Request is a complex project, there are VERY FEW exceptions
                where a new test is not required for new behavior. -->
-- [ ] An issue has already been created where the problem / solution was discussed: [N/A, or add link to issue here]
+- [ ] If this is a significant change, an issue has already been created where the problem / solution was discussed: [N/A, or add link to issue here]
        <!-- If you'd like to suggest a significant change to request,
-               please create an issue to discuss those changes
-               BEFORE submitting your PR. -->
+               please create an issue to discuss those changes and gather
+               feedback BEFORE submitting your PR. -->
 
 
 ## PR Description