diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -2,15 +2,16 @@
 Thank you for submitting a pull request!
 
 Here's a checklist you might find useful.
-[ ] There is an associated issue that is labeled
+* [ ] There is an associated issue that is labeled
   'Bug' or 'help wanted' or is in the Community milestone
-[ ] Code is up-to-date with the `master` branch
-[ ] You've successfully run `jake runtests` locally
-[ ] You've signed the CLA
-[ ] There are new or updated unit tests validating the change
+* [ ] Code is up-to-date with the `master` branch
+* [ ] You've successfully run `jake runtests` locally
+* [ ] You've signed the CLA
+* [ ] There are new or updated unit tests validating the change
 
 Refer to CONTRIBUTING.MD for more details.
   https://github.com/Microsoft/TypeScript/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
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