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@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ## Description and Context
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-Provide a brief and concise description of your proposed change. Why is this change required?  What problem does it solve?
+Provide a brief and concise description of your proposed change. Why is this change required? What problem does it solve?
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-## Related Issues and Merge Requests
+## Related Issues and Pull Requests
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+If applicable, let us know how this pull request is related to any other open issues or pull requests:
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 * Closes
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@@ -24,23 +24,23 @@ Feel free to provide further information if useful or necessary.
 
 ## Checklist
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+Go over all the following points, and put an `X` in all the boxes that apply. If you are unsure about any of these, please ask; we are here to help.
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 - [ ] My commit messages mention the appropriate issue numbers (advised but optional).
-- [ ] I mention the appropriate issue numbers in this MR.
+- [ ] I mention the appropriate issue numbers in this PR.
 - [ ] I updated documentation where necessary.
-- [ ] I updated the README where necessary
+- [ ] I updated the README.md where necessary
 - [ ] I have added as (few,) small and fast tests as possible to cover my changes.
 
 ## Additional Information
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 ## Interested Parties
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 Possible reviewers: