diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 86a2737a..76b9c4c3 100755
--- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ please open an issue on GitHub.
 4. Ensure the test suite passes.
 5. Make sure your code lints.
 6. If you haven't already, complete the Contributor License Agreement ("CLA").
+7. Add an entry to the `CHANGELOG.md` for any breaking changes, enhancements, or bug fixes.
 
 ## Experimental changes
 
@@ -47,8 +48,7 @@ outlined on that page and do not file a public issue.
 
 * 4 spaces for indentation rather than tabs
 * Public classes and methods must contain header documentation
-* When changing header docs, make sure to run the [jazzy](https://github.com/realm/jazzy) doc script: `./build_docs.sh`
-* Use C functions whenever possible
+* Use plain C functions whenever possible (as opposed to class methods)
 
 ## Updating Testing Dependencies
 
@@ -58,13 +58,7 @@ If you need a different version of one of the testing dependencies, you will nee
 $ [sudo] gem install cocoapods
 ```
 
-Then within the project directory, run:
-
-```
-$ pod install
-```
-
-to update the dependency to that version.
+Then within the project directory, run `pod install` to update the dependency to that version.
 
 ## License