diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 5a0fc52bd..9390db6b2 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Was this change discussed in an issue first? That can help save time in case the
 It is not uncommon for pull requests to go through several, iterative reviews. Please be patient with us! Every reviewer is a volunteer, and each has their own style.
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-## 1. Are you opening this pull request for bug-fixs, optimizations or new feature?
+## 1. Are you opening this pull request for bug-fixes, optimizations or new feature?
 
 
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index c9c2d607b..24d52eed5 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
   - Review existing issues and provide feedback or react to them.
 
 ## With pull requests:
-  - Open your pull request against `master`.
+  - Open your pull request against `dev`.
   - Open one pull request for only one feature/proposal, if you have several those, please put them into different PRs, whereas you are allowed to open one pull request with several bug-fixes.
   - Your pull request should have no more than two commits, if not, you should squash them.
   - It should pass all tests in the available continuous integrations systems such as TravisCI.