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+---
+name: Report a bug or a performance issue
+about: Use this template to report unexpected behavior
+title: ''
+labels: 'bug'
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+# Summary
+Provide a short summary of the issue. Sections below provide guidance on what
+factors are considered important to reproduce an issue.
+
+# Version
+Report oneAPI Toolkit version and oneAPI Sample version or hash.
+
+# Environment
+Provide OS information and hardware information if applicable.
+
+# Steps to reproduce
+Please check that the issue is reproducible with the latest revision on
+master. Include all the steps to reproduce the issue. 
+
+# Observed behavior
+Document behavior you observe. For performance defects, like performance
+regressions or a function being slow, provide a log if possible.
+
+# Expected behavior
+Document behavior you expect.
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+---
+name: Request a documentation change
+about: Use this template to report documentation issue or request documentation changes
+title: ''
+labels: 'documentation'
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+# Summary
+Include a short summary of the issue or request. Sections below provide
+guidance on what factors are considered important for a documentation
+issue.
+
+# URLs
+Include pointers to documents that are impacted.
+
+# Additional details
+Provide detailed description of the expected changes in documentation
+and suggestions you have.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+name: Request a feature
+about: Use this template to request new functionality or a new sample
+title: ''
+labels: 'enhancement'
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+# Summary
+Include a short summary of the request. Sections below provide guidance on
+what factors are considered important for a feature request.
+
+# Problem statement
+Describe the problem you are trying to solve with reasonable level of details. 
+Describe the audience that is the target for this sample or will benefit from this feature request.
+
+# Preferred solution
+Document your thoughts on what solution may look like.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/question.md
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+---
+name: Ask a question
+about: Use this template for everything that is not a bug or a feature request
+title: ''
+labels: 'question'
+assignees: ''
+---