diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 0b266072e..4384a0127 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -7,13 +7,44 @@ that we can have a chance of keeping on top of things.
 
 ## Getting Started
 
-* Make sure you have a [Jira account](http://tickets.puppetlabs.com)
 * Make sure you have a [GitHub account](https://github.com/signup/free)
 * Submit a ticket for your issue, assuming one does not already exist.
   * Clearly describe the issue including steps to reproduce when it is a bug.
   * Make sure you fill in the earliest version that you know has the issue.
 * Fork the repository on GitHub
 
+## Submit an issue
+
+We use GitHub Issues for issue tracking on puppet-strings.
+
+Before you submit your issue, take a minute to...
+
+1. **Use the GitHub issue search** — check if the issue has already been
+   reported.
+
+2. **Check if the issue has been fixed** — try to reproduce it using the
+   latest `master` or release tag.
+
+A good bug report shouldn't leave others needing to chase you up for more
+information. Please try to be as **detailed as possible** in your issue. What is
+your environment? What steps will reproduce the issue? 
+
+Example:
+
+> Short and descriptive example issue title
+>
+> A summary of the issue with details about the environment it occurs in (Ruby version, Puppet version, Strings version, etc). If
+> suitable, include the steps required to reproduce the bug.
+>
+> 1. This is the first step
+> 2. This is the second step
+> 3. Further steps, etc.
+>
+> Any other information you want to share that is relevant to the issue being
+> reported. This might include the lines of code that you have identified as
+> causing the bug, and potential solutions (and your opinions on their
+> merits).
+
 ## Making Changes
 
 * Create a topic branch from where you want to base your work.
@@ -98,7 +129,6 @@ To cut a new release, from a current `master` checkout:
 # Additional Resources
 
 * [More information on contributing](http://links.puppet.com/contribute-to-puppet)
-* [Bug tracker (Jira)](http://tickets.puppet.com)
 * [Contributor License Agreement](http://links.puppet.com/cla)
 * [General GitHub documentation](http://help.github.com/)
 * [GitHub pull request documentation](http://help.github.com/send-pull-requests/)
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3504c1df7..a0a1dbdc3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -8,18 +8,11 @@ Puppet Strings generates documentation for Puppet code and extensions written in
 |                |                                                                 |
 | -------------- |---------------------------------------------------------------- |
 | *Code*         | [GitHub][repo]                                                  |
-| *Issues*       | [Puppet JIRA Tracker][JIRA]                                     |
+| *Issues*       | [GitHub issues][issues]                                         |
 | *License*      | [Apache 2.0][LICENSE]                                           |
 | *Change log*   | [CHANGELOG.md][changelog]                                       |
 | *Contributing* | [CONTRIBUTING.md][contributing] and [COMMITTERS.md][committers] |
 
-[repo]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings
-[JIRA]: https://tickets.puppetlabs.com/browse/PDOC
-[LICENSE]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings/blob/master/LICENSE
-[changelog]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
-[contributing]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
-[committers]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings/blob/master/COMMITTERS.md
-
 ## Installing Puppet Strings
 
 ### Requirements
@@ -135,10 +128,22 @@ An example of run the acceptance tests follow the instructions [here].
 
 ## Support
 
-Please log tickets and issues in our [JIRA tracker][JIRA]. A [mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/puppet-users) is available for asking questions and getting help from others.
+Please log issues in [GitHub issues][issues]. Check out [CONTRIBUTING.md][contributing] for tips on writing _the best_ issues.
 
-There is also an active #puppet channel on the Freenode IRC network.
+A [mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/puppet-users) is available for asking questions and getting help from others.
+
+There is also an active community on the [Puppet community Slack][] in the #forge-modules channel.
 
 We use semantic version numbers for our releases and recommend that users upgrade to patch releases and minor releases as they become available.
 
 Bug fixes and ongoing development will occur in minor releases for the current major version. Security fixes will be ported to a previous major version on a best-effort basis, until the previous major version is no longer maintained.
+
+
+[repo]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings
+[issues]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings/issues
+[LICENSE]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings/blob/master/LICENSE
+[changelog]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
+[contributing]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
+[committers]: https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet-strings/blob/master/COMMITTERS.md
+[Puppet community Slack]: https://slack.puppet.com
+