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diff --git a/doc/developer-guidelines.sgml b/doc/developer-guidelines.sgml
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--- a/doc/developer-guidelines.sgml
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@@ -583,6 +583,9 @@
           </varlistentry>
         </variablelist>
         </para>
+        <para>If the change is due to a contribution, please quote the contributor's name 
+        and, if applicable, add the SourceForge Tracker number. Don't forget to 
+update the AUTHORS file.</para>
         </section>
 </section>