diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 9734fe81fc5e..9fdbf158eeab 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -5,6 +5,14 @@ Please review the [guidelines for contributing](http://solidity.readthedocs.io/e
 Please also note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Conduct](CONDUCT.md). By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.
 -->
 
+### Description
+
+<!--
+Please explain the changes you made here.
+
+Thank you for your help!
+-->
+
 ### Checklist
 - [ ] Code compiles correctly
 - [ ] All tests are passing
@@ -12,11 +20,3 @@ Please also note that this project is released with a [Contributor Code of Condu
 - [ ] README / documentation was extended, if necessary
 - [ ] Changelog entry (if change is visible to the user)
 - [ ] Used meaningful commit messages
-
-### Description
-
-<!--
-Please explain the changes you made here.
-
-Thank you for your help!
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