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+**Guidelines**
 
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-- [ ] Run `make format` and `make check` to make sure the code follows the style guide.
-- [ ] Add tests for new features or tests that would have caught the bug that you're fixing.
-- [ ] Add new public functions/methods/classes to `doc/api/index.rst`.
-- [ ] Write detailed docstrings for all functions/methods.
-- [ ] If wrapping a new module, open a 'Wrap new GMT module' issue and submit reasonably-sized PRs.
-- [ ] If adding new functionality, add an example to docstrings or tutorials.
+- [General Guidelines for Pull Request](https://www.pygmt.org/dev/contributing.html#general-guidelines-for-making-a-pull-request-pr)
+- [Guidelines for Contributing Documentation](https://www.pygmt.org/dev/contributing.html#contributing-documentation)
+- [Guidelines for Contributing Code](https://www.pygmt.org/dev/contributing.html#contributing-code)
 
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