diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 7634a33..1edef44 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -14,6 +14,39 @@ If you want to report an *issue* with Pico's core, please create a new [Issue](h
 
 Before creating a [new Issue on GitHub](https://github.com/picocms/Pico/issues/new), please make sure the problem wasn't reported yet using [GitHubs search engine](https://github.com/picocms/Pico/search?type=Issues). Please describe your issue as clear as possible and always include steps to reproduce the problem.
 
+This is an example of what information to include with your issue.
+
+    Version
+    - Operating System and version
+    - Pico Version
+    - other installed software, plugins, if applicable
+    - hardware information, if applicable
+
+    Bug Description
+    - A concise description of what the problem is.  Pure description, no narrative or conversational language.
+
+    Severity
+    - Trivial, Minor, Major, or Catastrophic
+
+    Steps to Reproduce
+    - Step by step instructions on how to reproduce this bug.
+    - Do not assume anything, the more detailed your list of instructions, the easier it is for the developer to track down the problem!
+
+    Actual Behavior
+    - Type what happens when you follow the instructions.  This is the manifestation of the bug.
+
+    Expected Behavior
+    - Type what you expected to happen when you followed the instructions.  
+    - This is important, because you may have misunderstood something or missed a step,
+      and knowing what you expected to see will help the developer recognize that.
+
+    Troubleshooting/Testing Steps Attempted
+    - Describe anything you did to try to fix it on your own.
+
+    Workaround
+    - If you found a way to make the program work in spite of the bug, describe how you did it here.
+
+
 Contributing code
 -----------------