Improved issue templates

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

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+name: Bug Report
+description: File a bug report.
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: ["bug"]
+
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        # Thanks for taking the time to fill out this bug report!
+        ### The following information will help us resolve your issue.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: what-happened
+    attributes:
+      label: What happened?
+      description: Also tell us, what did you expect to happen?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproduce
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to Reproduce
+      description: |
+        Please copy and paste the code you were trying to run that caused the error.
+
+        Feel free to include as little or as much as you think is relevant. This section will be automatically formatted into code, so no need for backticks.
+      render: python
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: traceback
+    attributes:
+      label: Traceback
+      description: |
+        Please copy and paste the traceback produced by the error.
+
+        This section will be automatically formatted into code, so no need for backticks.
+      render: python
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: os
+    attributes:
+      label: Operating System
+      options:
+        - Windows
+        - macOS
+        - Linux
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: executable
+    attributes:
+      label: Python Executable
+      options:
+        - Conda
+        - Python
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: python_version
+    attributes:
+      label: Python Version
+      options:
+        - 3.7
+        - 3.8
+        - 3.9
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: package_versions
+    attributes:
+      label: Package Versions
+      description: |
+        Please share your currently installed Python package versions by calling `pip freeze > environment_for_issue.txt` and uploading the text file along with this issue.
+
+        This helps us determine if there are any secondary or tertiary issues caused by other dependencies.
+
+        You can attach images or log files by clicking this area to highlight it and then dragging files in.
+        If GitHub upload is not working, you can also copy and paste the output into this section.
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: terms
+    attributes:
+      label: Code of Conduct
+      description: By submitting this issue, you agree to follow our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.rst)
+      options:
+        - label: I agree to follow this project's [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.rst)
+          required: true
+        - label: Have you checked the [Contributing](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/docs/CONTRIBUTING.rst) document?
+          required: true
+        - label: Have you ensured this bug was not already [reported](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/issues)?
+          required: true

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+  - name: Learn more about NWB
+    url: https://www.nwb.org/
+    about: Initial entrypoint to NWB ecosystem.
+  - name: NWB Schema Documentation
+    url: https://nwb-schema.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
+    about: Current schema definitions.
+  - name: NWB Community and Contact
+    url: https://www.nwb.org/contact-us/
+    about: Have a bunch of really specific questions? Connect with the greater NWB community!
+  - name: NWB Best Practices
+    url: https://www.nwb.org/best-practices/
+    about: Check out the full list of Best Practices for making NWBFiles.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.yml

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+name: Documentation
+description: Is the documentation of something missing, unclear, or lacking? This is the place.
+title: "[Documentation]: "
+labels: "documentation"
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## Thank you for your suggestion!
+
+        We welcome any ideas about how to make the **PyNWB** better for the community.
+
+        Please keep in mind that new or improved documentation may not get implemented immediately.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: summary
+    attributes:
+      label: What would you like changed or added to the documentation and why?
+      description: Do you have any suggestions for the documents?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: interest
+    attributes:
+      label: Do you have any interest in helping write or edit the documentation?
+      description: |
+        We appreciate any help you can offer!
+
+        For information on how to contribute, please refer to our [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/docs/CONTRIBUTING.rst).
+      options:
+        - Yes.
+        - Yes, but I would need guidance.
+        - No.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: terms
+    attributes:
+      label: Code of Conduct
+      description: By submitting this issue, you agree to follow our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.rst)
+      options:
+        - label: I agree to follow this project's [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.rst)
+          required: true
+        - label: Have you checked the [Contributing](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/docs/CONTRIBUTING.rst) document?
+          required: true
+        - label: Have you ensured this change was not already [requested](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/issues)?
+          required: true

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml

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+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest an idea for a brand new feature, or a change to an existing one.
+title: "[Feature]: "
+labels: ["enhancement"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## Thank you for your suggestion!
+
+        We welcome any ideas about how to make **PyNWB** better for the community.
+
+        Please keep in mind that new features may not get implemented immediately.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: summary
+    attributes:
+      label: What would you like to see added to PyNWB?
+      description: |
+        What are you trying to achieve with **PyNWB**?
+
+        Is this a more convenient way to do something that is already possible, or is a workaround currently unfeasible?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    attributes:
+      label: Is your feature request related to a problem?
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the problem is.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: What solution would you like?
+      description: |
+        A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+        Describe alternative solutions you have considered.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: interest
+    attributes:
+      label: Do you have any interest in helping implement the feature?
+      description: |
+        We appreciate any help you can offer!
+
+        For information on how to contribute, please refer to our [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/docs/CONTRIBUTING.rst).
+      options:
+        - Yes.
+        - Yes, but I would need guidance.
+        - No.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: terms
+    attributes:
+      label: Code of Conduct
+      description: By submitting this issue, you agree to follow our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.rst)
+      options:
+        - label: I agree to follow this project's [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.rst)
+          required: true
+        - label: Have you checked the [Contributing](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/blob/dev/docs/CONTRIBUTING.rst) document?
+          required: true
+        - label: Have you ensured this change was not already [requested](https://github.com/NeurodataWithoutBorders/pynwb/issues)?
+          required: true

CHANGELOG.md

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 ### Minor improvements:
 - Improve constructor docstrings for Image types. @weiglszonja (#1418)
 - Add checks for data orientation in ``TimeSeries``, ``ElectricalSeries``, and ``RoiResponseSeries`` @bendichter (#1428)
+- Enhanced issue template forms on GitHub. @CodyCBakerPHD (#1434)
 
 
 ### Documentation enhancements: