diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/internal-epic.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/internal-epic.yml
index 504514a3..2f3bfaa7 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/internal-epic.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/internal-epic.yml
@@ -59,6 +59,24 @@ body:
     validations:
       required: false
 
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Documentation
+      description: |
+        Provide a list of relevant documentation. Is there a proof of concept?
+        Does this require and RFCs, ADRs, etc.?
+        If the documentation exists, link it; if it does not exist yet, reference it descriptively.
+        
+        Example:
+        - [ ] RFC for updating connection interface to accept new parameters
+        - [ ] POC: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-adapters/pull/42
+      value: |
+        ```[tasklist]
+        - [ ] Task
+        ```
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: Consequences
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/internal-feature-implementation.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/internal-feature-implementation.yml
index 217e847b..ab3c4ffc 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/internal-feature-implementation.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/internal-feature-implementation.yml
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ body:
 
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
-      label: Suggested tests
+      label: Testing
       description: |
         Provide scenarios to test. Include both positive and negative tests if possible.
         Link to existing similar tests if appropriate.
@@ -71,13 +71,24 @@ body:
       
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
-      label: Are there any security concerns with these changes?
+      label: Security
       description: |
+        Are there any security concerns with these changes?
         When in doubt, run it by the security team.
       placeholder: |
         Example: Logging sensitive data
     validations:
-      required: true       
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Docs
+      description: |
+        Are there any docs the will need to be added or updated?
+      placeholder: |
+        Example: We need to document how to configure this new authentication method.
+    validations:
+      required: true
 
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 747dbc2d..4fc2fcf8 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -30,6 +30,6 @@ resolves #
 ### Checklist
 
 - [ ] I have read [the contributing guide](https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-adapter/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) and understand what's expected of me
-- [ ] I have run this code in development and it appears to resolve the stated issue
+- [ ] I have run this code in development, and it appears to resolve the stated issue
 - [ ] This PR includes tests, or tests are not required/relevant for this PR
-- [ ] This PR has no interface changes (e.g. macros, cli, logs, json artifacts, config files, adapter interface, etc) or this PR has already received feedback and approval from Product or DX
+- [ ] This PR has no interface changes (e.g. macros, cli, logs, json artifacts, config files, adapter interface, etc.) or this PR has already received feedback and approval from Product or DX