diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c5fb5e14
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+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] This PR follows the guidelines in `CONTRIBUTING.md` regarding the scope of PRs.
+- [ ] For changes that add features or fix problems, I have added an entry to `CHANGELOG.md`, which concisely describes the change.
diff --git a/.serena/memories/creating_pull_requests.md b/.serena/memories/creating_pull_requests.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+# Creating Pull Requests
+
+* Make sure the instructions in `CONTRIBUTING.md` regarding the scope of PRs
+  are followed.
+* For changes that add features or fix problems, 
+  add an entry to `CHANGELOG.md` which *concisely* describes the change.
+  Note that details/background information on the change should be in the commit 
+  message, not in the changelog.
+  Make sure to follow the existing format and to add your change to the 
+  appropriate section.
+
diff --git a/.serena/project.yml b/.serena/project.yml
index 8a180f59..e6db2f97 100644
--- a/.serena/project.yml
+++ b/.serena/project.yml
@@ -73,6 +73,9 @@ initial_prompt: |
   Comments:
   When describing parameters, methods/functions and classes, you use a precise style, where the initial (elliptical) phrase
   clearly defines *what* it is. Any details then follow in subsequent sentences.
+  
+  Pull requests:
+  Read `mem:creating_pull_requests` when asked to participate in the creation of a pull request.
 
 # the encoding used by text files in the project
 # For a list of possible encodings, see https://docs.python.org/3.11/library/codecs.html#standard-encodings
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -18,6 +18,12 @@ Every PR should cover a single logical change or a set of closely related change
 
 See the corresponding [memory](.serena/memories/adding_new_language_support_guide.md).
 
+## Submitting Pull Requests
+
+Before submitting a PR, be sure to document your relevant changes (i.e. new features, fixes) in `CHANGELOG.md`.
+Use a concise style and add your change to the appropriate section
+("Language Servers", "Tools", "JetBrains", "CLI", "Memories", "Dashboard", "Hooks", "General").
+
 ## Python Environment Setup
 
 You can install a virtual environment with the required as follows