diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/util/log_utils.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/util/log_utils.py
index 9399588709..1e41fb51f4 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/util/log_utils.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/util/log_utils.py
@@ -1,6 +1,12 @@
+"""
+Django-based logging utilities
+
+UserIdFilter: A logging.Filter that adds userid to the logging context
+"""
 from logging import Filter
 from crum import get_current_user
 
+
 class UserIdFilter(Filter):
     def filter(self, record):
         user = get_current_user()