diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/custom.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/custom.md
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+---
+name: Custom issue template
+about: Describe this issue template's purpose here.
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+- [ ] Used appropriate template for the issue type
+- [ ] Searched both open and closed issues for duplicates of this issue
+- [ ] Title adequately and _concisely_ reflects the feature or the bug
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
+- [ ] Used appropriate template for the issue type
+- [ ] Searched both open and closed issues for duplicates of this issue
+- [ ] Title adequately and _concisely_ reflects the feature or the bug
+
 **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 [...] -->