diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 828dc6d32..6c1aaa740 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ When sending email, it's usually best to use the mailing list. The maintainers a
We also meet regularly at the [Scope community meeting](https://docs.google.com/document/d/103_60TuEkfkhz_h2krrPJH8QOx-vRnPpbcCZqrddE1s/). Don't feel discouraged to attend the meeting due to not being a developer. Everybody is welcome!
-## Getting Started
+# Getting Started
- Fork the repository on GitHub
- Read the [README](README.md) for getting started as a user and learn how/where to ask for help
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index af51f40c2..e80c80654 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
[](https://goreportcard.com/report/github.com/weaveworks/scope)
[](https://hub.docker.com/r/weaveworks/scope/)
[](https://godoc.org/github.com/weaveworks/scope)
+[](https://github.com/weaveworks/scope/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Agood-first-issue)
Weave Scope automatically generates a map of your application, enabling you to
intuitively understand, monitor, and control your containerized, microservices-based application.
@@ -45,7 +46,7 @@ boot2docker, replace localhost with the output of `boot2docker ip`.)
For instructions on installing Scope on [Kubernetes](https://www.weave.works/docs/scope/latest/installing/#k8s), [DCOS](https://www.weave.works/docs/scope/latest/installing/#dcos), or [ECS](https://www.weave.works/docs/scope/latest/installing/#ecs), see [the docs](https://www.weave.works/docs/scope/latest/introducing/).
-## Getting Help
+## Reach Out
We are a very friendly community and love questions, help and feedback.
@@ -54,19 +55,20 @@ If you have any questions, feedback, or problems with Scope:
- Docs
- Read [the Weave Scope docs](https://www.weave.works/docs/scope/latest/introducing/)
- Check out the [frequently asked questions](/site/faq.md)
- - Find out how to [contribute to Scope](CONTRIBUTING.md)
- Learn more about how the [Scope community operates](GOVERNANCE.md)
- Join the discussion
- - Invite yourself to the Weave community Slack.
- - Ask a question on the [#scope](https://weave-community.slack.com/messages/scope/) Slack channel.
- - Send an email to [Scope community group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/scope-community).
-- Meetings and events:
- - Join the [Weave User Group](https://www.meetup.com/pro/Weave/) and get invited to online talks, hands-on training and meetups in your area.
- - Join (and read up on) the regular [Scope community meetings](https://docs.google.com/document/d/103_60TuEkfkhz_h2krrPJH8QOx-vRnPpbcCZqrddE1s/edit).
-- [File an issue](https://github.com/weaveworks/scope/issues/new).
+ - Invite yourself to the Weave community Slack
+ - Ask a question on the [#scope](https://weave-community.slack.com/messages/scope/) Slack channel
+ - Send an email to [Scope community group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/scope-community)
+- Meetings and events
+ - Join the [Weave User Group](https://www.meetup.com/pro/Weave/) and get invited to online talks, hands-on training and meetups in your area
+ - Join (and read up on) the regular [Scope community meetings](https://docs.google.com/document/d/103_60TuEkfkhz_h2krrPJH8QOx-vRnPpbcCZqrddE1s/edit)
+- Contributing
+ - Find out how to [contribute to Scope](CONTRIBUTING.md)
+ - [File an issue](https://github.com/weaveworks/scope/issues/new) or make a pull request for one of our [good first issues](https://github.com/weaveworks/scope/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Agood-first-issue)
Your feedback is always welcome!
-### License
+## License
Scope is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for the full license text.
-Find more details about the licenses of vendored code in [VENDORED_CODE.md](VENDORED_CODE.md).
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+Find more details about the licenses of vendored code in [VENDORED_CODE.md](VENDORED_CODE.md).