diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index b0e80b68..15092e71 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -4,8 +4,16 @@ eg: Bug fix, feature, docs update, ...
 
 # Why was this change needed?
 
-Please link to related issues when possible.
+Please link to related issues when possible, and explain WHY you changed things, not WHAT you changed.
 
 # Other information:
 
-eg: Did you discuss this change with anybody before working on it (not required, but can be a good idea for bigger changes). Any plans for the future, etc? 
+eg: Did you discuss this change with anybody before working on it (not required, but can be a good idea for bigger changes). Any plans for the future, etc?
+
+# Checklist:
+
+Put a "X" in the boxes below to indicate you have followed the checklist;
+
+- [ ] I have read the [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md) guide.
+- [ ] I checked that there were not similar issues or PRs already open for this.
+- [ ] This PR fixes just ONE issue (do not include multiple issues or types of change in the same PR) For example, don't try and fix a UI issue and include new dependencies in the same PR.