diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 2d03537d3..3691a99fd 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -48,3 +48,11 @@ Also make sure to read the guidelines found at
 
   - [ ] Added myself as module maintainer. See
         [example](https://github.com/nix-community/home-manager/blob/a51598236f23c89e59ee77eb8e0614358b0e896c/modules/programs/lesspipe.nix#L11).
+  - [ ] Generate a news entry. See
+        [News](https://nix-community.github.io/home-manager/index.xhtml#sec-news)
+  - [ ] Basic tests added. See
+        [Tests](https://nix-community.github.io/home-manager/index.xhtml#sec-tests)
+
+- If this PR adds an exciting new feature or contains a breaking change.
+  - [ ] Generate a news entry. See
+        [News](https://nix-community.github.io/home-manager/index.xhtml#sec-news)