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+One line summary of the issue here.
+
+### Expected behavior
+
+As concisely as possible, describe the expected behavior.
+
+### Actual behavior
+
+As concisely as possible, describe the observed behavior.
+
+### Steps to reproduce the behavior
+
+Please list all relevant steps to reproduce the observed behavior.
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 We generally follow [Effective Scala][es] and the [Scala Style Guide][ssg]. When
 in doubt, look around the codebase and see how it's done elsewhere.
 
+## Issues
+
+When creating an issue please try to ahere to the following format:
+
+    One line summary of the issue (less than 72 characters)
+
+    ### Expected behavior
+
+    As concisely as possible, describe the expected behavior.
+
+    ### Actual behavior
+
+    As concisely as possible, describe the observed behavior.
+
+    ### Steps to reproduce the behavior
+
+    List all relevant steps to reproduce the observed behavior.
+
+## Pull Requests
+
 Comments should be formatted to a width no greater than 80 columns.
 
 Files should be exempt of trailing spaces.