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@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
-## Why did you make this change?
-(cite Issue # OR provide rationalization of changes if no issue exists)
-
-
-
 ## What did you do? 
 - [describe the proposed changes]
 - 
 
 
+## Why did you make this change?
+(Cite Issue number OR provide rationalization of changes if no issue exists)
+(If fixing a bug, please add any relevant error or traceback)
+
+
 ## How to test the changes? 
 (select the most appropriate option; if the latter, provide steps for testing below)
 - [ ] I've included appropriate automated tests (https://docs.galaxyproject.org/en/latest/dev/writing_tests.html)