diff --git a/pull_request_template.md b/pull_request_template.md
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--- a/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
-Be sure to edit the `master` section of `CHANGELOG.md` with a line describing this PR before it gets merged.
+Be sure to edit the `master` section of `CHANGELOG.md`. This includes a
+description of the change and ensuring the modified package(s) are listed as
+having been changed.