diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 855369f..2885d5e 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 ## Checklist
 
-Check one or more:
+<!-- Check one or more: -->
 
 - [x] This is meant for the next release.
-- [~] This is meant for a hotfix.
-- [~] This is a Build System change.
-- [~] This needs more reviewers than normal
-- [~] This intentionally introduces regressions that will be addressed later.
-- [~] There change will require updates to the documentation.
-- [~] Please do not send commits here without coordinating closely with the owner.
+- [ ] This is meant for a hotfix.
+- [ ] This is a Build System change.
+- [ ] This needs more reviewers than normal
+- [ ] This intentionally introduces regressions that will be addressed later.
+- [ ] The change will require updates to the documentation.
+- [ ] Please do not send commits here without coordinating closely with the owner.
 
 ## What does this PR do?
 
@@ -18,10 +18,16 @@ Check one or more:
 
 <!-- List steps to test the feature or fix. Include any setup instructions. -->
 
+1. Step 1
+2. Step 2
+3. Step 3, etc...
+
 ## Related Issue(s)
 
 <!-- Link to issues this PR closes/fixes. Use GitHub auto-closing keywords if appropriate. -->
 
+Closes #ISSUE_NUMBER
+
 ## Future Work
 
 <!-- Describe any follow-up work, improvements, or additional features related to this PR. -->