diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 305157f..8817d06 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -13,15 +13,9 @@ Resolves #???
 
 <!--- Please describe how you tested your changes. -->
 
-## Change log
-
-<!-- Propose a change log entry. -->
-```
-
-```
-
 ## Checklist:
 
 - [ ] I have reviewed the [**Contributor Guidelines**](https://github.com/glotzerlab/row/blob/trunk/doc/src/developers/contributing.md).
 - [ ] I agree with the terms of the [**Row Contributor Agreement**](https://github.com/glotzerlab/row/blob/trunk/ContributorAgreement.md).
 - [ ] My name is on the list of contributors (`doc/src/contributors.md`) in the pull request source branch.
+- [ ] I have added a change log entry to `doc/src/release-notes.md`.
diff --git a/doc/src/developers/contributing.md b/doc/src/developers/contributing.md
index 7fb793d..c8963fe 100644
--- a/doc/src/developers/contributing.md
+++ b/doc/src/developers/contributing.md
@@ -88,6 +88,6 @@ When applicable, update or write a new tutorial or how-to guide.
 Update the contributors documentation to name each developer that has contributed to the
 code.
 
-### Propose a change log entry
+### Add a change log entry
 
-Propose a short concise entry describing the change in the pull request description.
+Add a short concise entry describing the change in `doc/src/release-notes.md`.