From f6bfb06b1c3f61a2aeb0eaf4d01102b3f3da772c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: gfyoung <gfyoung17@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2017 09:33:23 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] DOC: Clean up instructions in ISSUE_TEMPLATE

* Minor grammar fixes + clarification on where to paste the output of pd.show_versions() to ensure that it renders properly.
* Additional notes about ways to filter out duplicates and / or resolve issues by upgrading.

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 .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md | 9 ++++++++-
 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index 1f614b54b1f71..6ab03c9907475 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -8,11 +8,18 @@
 
 [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.
+
 #### Expected Output
 
 #### Output of ``pd.show_versions()``
 
 <details>
-# Paste the output here pd.show_versions() here
+
+[paste the output of ``pd.show_versions()`` here below this line]
 
 </details>