diff --git a/doc/contrib/index.rst b/doc/contrib/index.rst
index 8ac99092651dd6c23c33b7c4504e4c4b80b2644e..1f0a0546100f97612a30de93531a89bd8e0dddcb 100644
--- a/doc/contrib/index.rst
+++ b/doc/contrib/index.rst
@@ -73,7 +73,16 @@ request.
 Write code
 ~~~~~~~~~~
 
-See :ref:`contribpr`.
+Some tips when contributing code:
+
+-  Consider the :ref:`contribcodingstyle`.
+-  If you add functionality, please update the documentation
+   accordingly.
+-  If you add functionality, add tests if applicable. This helps make
+   sure Arbor is stable and functionality does what it’s supposed to
+   do.
+-  If you work on the public C++ API, provide Python wrappings.
+-  Make sure Arbor compiles and has no new warnings.
 
 Add examples or unit tests
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
diff --git a/doc/contrib/pr.rst b/doc/contrib/pr.rst
index b3d8fcd1ae202b51708dfa960148d7f2d6d77eb7..89b0945f5d34f04307612aab0d581591a5b8d0cf 100644
--- a/doc/contrib/pr.rst
+++ b/doc/contrib/pr.rst
@@ -11,15 +11,30 @@ Making a pull request
 If you want to contribute code that implements a solution or feature,
 the workflow is as follows:
 
-1. Fork the Arbor repository
-2. Create a branch off of master and implement your feature
+1. Fork the Arbor repository.
+2. Create a branch off of master and implement your feature.
 3. Make a pull request (PR) and refer to the issue(s) that the PR
-   addresses.
+   addresses. Some tips on how to write a good PR description:
+
+   -  You can use labels to categorize your PR. For very large PRs, it
+      is likely the reviewer will have many questions and comments. It
+      can be helpful to reach out on our Slack, Discussions or by email
+      beforehand if you’ve big things planned for Arbor!
+   -  Commit logical units with clear commit messages.
+   -  Add a change summary to the PR message. If you remembered to commit
+      logical units, this could simply be a bulleted list of all commit
+      messages in the PR. If during the review process you make changes
+      to the features in the PR, keep the PR description updated.
+   -  Use text like `fixes #123` in the description to refer to an issue.
+
 4. An administrative matter: we request that you grant us a right of use on your contribution.
    Please contact us at `arbor-sim@fz-juelich.de <mailto:arbor-sim@fz-juelich.de>`__.
-5. A PR on Github is automatically tested by our CI bot called Travis.
+5. A PR on Github is automatically built and tested by our CI bot called Travis.
    You can also run these tests yourself by building them first
    (``make tests``) and then running them (``./bin/*unit*``).
+
+   -  If you make changes effecting simulations on GPUs, you can post a reply to
+      your PR with ``bors try``. This will run our GPU test-suite.
 6. A member of the Arbor development team will review your contribution.
    If they approve, your PR will be merged! Normally this should happen
    within a few days.
@@ -36,32 +51,11 @@ Reviewing a PR
 Each pull request is reviewed according to these guidelines:
 
 -  At least one core Arbor team member needs to mark your PR with a
-   positive review. Some tips to help you get a positive review:
-
-   -  You can use labels to categorize your PR. For very large PRs, it
-      is likely the reviewer will have many questions and comments. It
-      can be helpful to reach out on our Slack, Discussions or by email
-      beforehand if you’ve big things planned for Arbor!
-   -  Commit logical units with clear commit messages.
-   -  Add change summary to the PR message. If you remembered to commit
-      logical units, this could simply be a bulleted list of all commit
-      messages in the PR. If during the review process you make changes
-      to the features in the PR, keep the PR description updated.
-   -  Make sure your code conforms to our `coding
-      guidelines <https://github.com/arbor-sim/arbor/wiki/Coding-Style-Guidelines>`__
-   -  If you add functionality, please update the documentation
-      accordingly.
-   -  If you add functionality, add tests if applicable. This helps make
-      sure Arbor is stable and functionality does what it’s supposed to
-      do.
-   -  If you make changes to GPU simulations, you can post a reply to
-      your PR with ``bors try``. This will run our GPU test-suite.
-   -  If you add/change the public C++ API, provide Python wrappings.
-   -  Make sure Arbor compiles and has no new warnings.
-
+   positive review.
 -  Travis CI must produce a favourable result on your PR.
 -  An Arbor team member will (squash) merge the PR with the PR change
    summery as commit message.
+-  Consider using Gitpod to review larger PRs, see under checks on the Github PR page.
 
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