diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index ccd5bf8..24dba3f 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -5,9 +5,12 @@ Closes #  <!-- Issue number this PR addresses. If none, remove this line. -->
 ---
 ### New Version Info
 
-- [ ] Derive a new version number. Increment the:
-    - [ ] `MAJOR` version when you make incompatible API changes
-    - [ ] `MINOR` version when you add functionality in a backwards-compatible manner
-    - [ ] `PATCH` version when you make backwards-compatible bug fixes
+#### Author's Instructions
+- [ ] Derive a new `MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH` version number. Increment the:
+    - `MAJOR` version when you make incompatible API changes
+    - `MINOR` version when you add functionality in a backwards-compatible manner
+    - `PATCH` version when you make backwards-compatible bug fixes
 - [ ] Update [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md), following the established pattern.
-- [ ] Tag the merge commit, e.g. `git tag -a 3.1.4 -m "v3.1.4" && git push origin --tags`
+#### Collaborator's Instructions
+- [ ] Review [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md), suggesting a different version number if necessary.
+- [ ] After merge, tag the merge commit, e.g. `git tag -a 3.1.4 -m "v3.1.4" && git push origin --tags`
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index d390cf6..991da00 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,19 +1,27 @@
-# Change Log
+# NERDTree Change Log
 
-#### 6.1...
+<!--
+    Introduce a new MAJOR.MINOR version with a 4-hash header.
+
+    PATCH versions are listed from newest to oldest under their respective MAJOR.MINOR version
+    in an unordered list.  The format is:
+        - **.PATCH**: Pull Request Title (PR Author) [PR Number](Link to PR)
+-->
+
+#### 6.1
 - **.3**: Save/Set screen state also on WinLeave and WinEnter. (PhilRunninger) [#1048](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1048)
 - **.2**: Wrap saveScreenState's statements in a try-catch block. (PhilRunninger) [#1047](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1047)
 - **.1**: Catch errors when trying to read CHANGELOG.md. (PhilRunninger) [#1045](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1045)
 - **.0**: If file path doesn't exist, :NERDTreeFind its parent directory instead. (PhilRunninger) [#1043](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1043)
-#### 6.0...
+#### 6.0
 - **.1**: Reintroduce necessary variable mistakenly removed. (PhilRunninger) [#1040](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1040)
 - **.0**: Make the behavior of window splits consistent (dragonxlwang, PhilRunninger) [#1035](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1035)
-#### 5.3...
+#### 5.3
 - **.3**: Fix (p)ath not displaying in the minimal menu (tuzz) [#1038](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1038)
 - **.2**: Enable events when closing NerdTree window. (PhilRunninger) [#1037](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1037)
 - **.1**: Fix the `e` key mapping to use netrw if desired (PhilRunninger) [#1031](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1031)
 - **.0**: Add file extension and size to sorting capabilities (PhilRunninger) [#1029](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1029)
-#### 5.2...
+#### 5.2
 - **.9**: Suppress events for intermediate window/tab/buffer changes (PhilRunninger) [#1026](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1026)
 - **.8**: Revert [#1019](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1019) to fix nvim artifacts and flickering. (PhilRunninger) [#1021](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1021)
 - **.7**: Use :mode only in neovim. MacVim still needs to use :redraw! (PhilRunninger) [#1019](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1019)
@@ -24,7 +32,7 @@
 - **.2**: Make Enter work on the `.. ( up a dir )` line (PhilRunninger) [#1013](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1013)
 - **.1**: Fix nerdtree#version() on Windows. (PhilRunninger)
 - **.0**: Expand functionality of `<CR>` mapping. (PhilRunninger) [#1011](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1011)
-#### 5.1...
+#### 5.1
 - **.3**: Remove @mentions from PR template and change log. They weren't working. (PhilRunninger) [#1009](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1009)
 - **.2**: Fix NERDTree opening with the wrong size. (PhilRunninger) [#1008](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1008)
 - **.1**: Update Changelog and create PR Template (PhilRunninger) [#1007](https://github.com/scrooloose/nerdtree/pull/1007)