diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -22,6 +22,14 @@ Steps to reproduce the behavior:
 
 A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 
+## What have you tried to resolve this error?
+
+What steps have you taken to try and understand the issue? Context will enable
+us to help you faster, or, even better, will help you solve it yourself!
+
+- Have you looked over our [readme](https://github.com/input-output-hk/plutus-apps/blob/main/README.adoc), [documentation](https://plutus-apps.readthedocs.io/en/latest/), and [technical report](https://github.com/input-output-hk/plutus-apps/blob/main/README.adoc#specifications-and-design)?
+- Have you tried searching on [cardano stackexchange](https://cardano.stackexchange.com/)?
+
 ## System info (please complete the following information):
 
 - OS: [e.g. Ubuntu]