diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
index 80145794e..0cb59ea4d 100644
--- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
@@ -17,24 +17,24 @@ diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
 Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our
 community include:
 
-- Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
-- Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
-- Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
-- Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes,
-  and learning from the experience
-- Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the
-  overall community
+-   Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
+-   Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
+-   Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
+-   Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes,
+    and learning from the experience
+-   Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the
+    overall community
 
 Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
 
-- The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or
-  advances of any kind
-- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
-- Public or private harassment
-- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email
-  address, without their explicit permission
-- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
-  professional setting
+-   The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or
+    advances of any kind
+-   Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+-   Public or private harassment
+-   Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email
+    address, without their explicit permission
+-   Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+    professional setting
 
 ## Enforcement Responsibilities
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index f586ebe71..08d526b62 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -8,9 +8,13 @@ All members of our community are expected to follow our [Code of Conduct](/CODE_
 
 We're really glad you're reading this, because we need volunteer developers to help this project come to fruition. 👏
 
+## Issues
+
+The best way to contribute to our projects is by opening a [new issue](https://github.com/privacy-scaling-explorations/zk-kit/issues/new/choose) or tackling one of the issues listed [here](https://github.com/privacy-scaling-explorations/zk-kit/contribute).
+
 ## Pull Requests
 
-The best way to contribute to our projects is with pull requests. Here's a quick guide:
+Pull requests are great if you want to add a feature or fix a bug. Here's a quick guide:
 
 1. Fork the repo.
 
@@ -18,7 +22,7 @@ The best way to contribute to our projects is with pull requests. Here's a quick
 
 3. Add a test for your change. Only refactoring and documentation changes require no new tests.
 
-4. Make sure to check out the [Style Guide](/CONTRIBUTING#style-guide) and ensure that your code complies with the rules.
+4. Make sure to check out the [Style Guide](/CONTRIBUTING.md#style-guide) and ensure that your code complies with the rules.
 
 5. Make the test pass.