CONTRIBUTING.md.tt in gemsmith-10.1.0

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-# Overview
+# Contributing
 
 Thanks for taking an interest in this open source project. Your support and involvement is greatly
-appreciated. The following details what you need to know in order to contribute.
+appreciated. The following sections detail what you need to know in order to contribute.
 
-# Requirements
+## Code
 
-Read through the [Programming Style
-Guides](https://github.com/bkuhlmann/style_guides/tree/master/programming).
-
-# Contributing Code
-
 0. Read the project README before starting.
-0. Fork the `master` branch of the repository.
-0. Ensure there are no setup, usage, and/or test issues (see README for details).
+0. Fork the `master` branch of this repository and clone the fork locally.
+0. Ensure there are no setup, usage, and/or test issues.
 0. Add tests for new functionality and ensure they pass.
-0. Submit a pull request and follow the instructions it provides.
+0. Submit a pull request, follow the instructions it provides, and ensure the build passes.
 
-# Submitting Issues
+## Issues
 
-0. Submit an issue via the GitHub Issues tab (assuming one does not already exist).
-0. Follow the instructions provided within the GitHub issue template.
+0. Submit an issue via the GitHub Issues tab (assuming one does not
+   already exist) and follow the instructions it provides.
 
-# Feedback
+## Feedback
 
-Expect a response within one to three business days.
-Changes, alternatives, and/or improvements might be suggested upon review.
+- Expect a response within one to three business days.
+- Changes, alternatives, and/or improvements might be suggested upon review.