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+How To Contribute
+=================
+
+Contributions are very welcome.
+
+Please read `How To Contribute <https://github.com/edx/edx-platform/wiki/How-To-Contribute>`_ for details.
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 How to Contribute
 -----------------
 
-Contributions are very welcome. The easiest way is to fork this repo, and then
-make a pull request from your fork. The first time you make a pull request, you
-may be asked to sign a Contributor Agreement.
+Contributions are very welcome.
+
+Please read [How To Contribute](https://github.com/edx/edx-platform/wiki/How-To-Contribute) for details.
 
 Reporting Security Issues
 -------------------------