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-#### Code Sample, a copy-pastable example if possible
-
-```python
-# Your code here
-
-```
-#### Problem description
-
-[this should explain **why** the current behaviour is a problem and why the expected output is a better solution.]
-
-**Note**: We receive a lot of issues on our GitHub tracker, so it is very possible that your issue has been posted before. Please check first before submitting so that we do not have to handle and close duplicates!
-
-**Note**: Many problems can be resolved by simply upgrading `pandas` to the latest version. Before submitting, please check if that solution works for you. If possible, you may want to check if `master` addresses this issue, but that is not necessary.
-
-For documentation-related issues, you can check the latest versions of the docs on `master` here:
-
-https://pandas-docs.github.io/pandas-docs-travis/
-
-If the issue has not been resolved there, go ahead and file it in the issue tracker.
-
-#### Expected Output
-
-#### Output of ``pd.show_versions()``
-
-<details>
-
-[paste the output of ``pd.show_versions()`` here below this line]
-
-</details>
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 bug report to help us improve pandas
+title: "BUG:"
+labels: "Bug, Needs Triage"
+
+---
+
+- [ ] I have checked that this issue has not already been reported.
+
+- [ ] I have confirmed this bug exists on the latest version of pandas.
+
+- [ ] (optional) I have confirmed this bug exists on the master branch of pandas.
+
+---
+
+**Note**: Please read [this guide](https://matthewrocklin.com/blog/work/2018/02/28/minimal-bug-reports) detailing how to provide the necessary information for us to reproduce your bug.
+
+#### Code Sample, a copy-pastable example
+
+```python
+# Your code here
+
+```
+
+#### Problem description
+
+[this should explain **why** the current behaviour is a problem and why the expected output is a better solution]
+
+#### Expected Output
+
+#### Output of ``pd.show_versions()``
+
+<details>
+
+[paste the output of ``pd.show_versions()`` here leaving a blank line after the details tag]
+
+</details>
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_improvement.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation_improvement.md
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+---
+
+name: Documentation Improvement
+about: Report wrong or missing documentation
+title: "DOC:"
+labels: "Docs, Needs Triage"
+
+---
+
+#### Location of the documentation
+
+[this should provide the location of the documentation, e.g. "pandas.read_csv" or the URL of the documentation, e.g. "https://dev.pandas.io/docs/reference/api/pandas.read_csv.html"]
+
+**Note**: You can check the latest versions of the docs on `master` [here](https://dev.pandas.io/docs).
+
+#### Documentation problem
+
+[this should provide a description of what documentation you believe needs to be fixed/improved]
+
+#### Suggested fix for documentation
+
+[this should explain the suggested fix and **why** it's better than the existing documentation]
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest an idea for pandas
+title: "ENH:"
+labels: "Enhancement, Needs Triage"
+
+---
+
+#### Is your feature request related to a problem?
+
+[this should provide a description of what the problem is, e.g. "I wish I could use pandas to do [...]"]
+
+#### Describe the solution you'd like
+
+[this should provide a description of the feature request, e.g. "`DataFrame.foo` should get a new parameter `bar` that [...]", try to write a docstring for the desired feature]
+
+#### API breaking implications
+
+[this should provide a description of how this feature will affect the API]
+
+#### Describe alternatives you've considered
+
+[this should provide a description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered]
+
+#### Additional context
+
+[add any other context, code examples, or references to existing implementations about the feature request here]
+
+```python
+# Your code here, if applicable
+
+```
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit_question.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit_question.md
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+---
+
+name: Submit Question
+about: Ask a general question about pandas
+title: "QST:"
+labels: "Usage Question, Needs Triage"
+
+---
+
+- [ ] I have searched the [[pandas] tag](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/pandas) on StackOverflow for similar questions.
+
+- [ ] I have asked my usage related question on [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com).
+
+---
+
+#### Question about pandas
+
+**Note**: If you'd still like to submit a question, please read [this guide](
+https://matthewrocklin.com/blog/work/2018/02/28/minimal-bug-reports) detailing how to provide the necessary information for us to reproduce your question.
+
+```python
+# Your code here, if applicable
+
+```