diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/spike.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/spike.md
index 1060ccef8..d42784cba 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/spike.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/spike.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: "⌛Spike"
-about: Create a spike.
+about: Create a spike to investigate a cool idea.
 title: ''
 labels: Spike
 assignees: ''
@@ -9,6 +9,11 @@ assignees: ''
 
 # Spike
 
+<!--
+    A spike is a small chunk of work with the objective of gathering information.
+    Fill in the details below to set the parameters and expectations for the spike.
+-->
+
 ## Objective
 _A description of this spike's objective._