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+# Contribution Guidelines
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+Please ensure your pull request adheres to the following guidelines:
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+- Search previous suggestions before making a new one, as yours may be a duplicate.
+- Make an individual pull request for each suggestion.
+- Use the following format: `[Item Name](link) - Author (University)`
+- New categories or improvements to the existing categorization are welcome.
+- Check your spelling and grammar.
+- The pull request and commit should have a useful title.
+
+Thank you for your suggestions!