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@@ -28,6 +28,10 @@ Suggestions to fix, any other relevant information.
 
 A short summary of the idea.
 
+## User Research Evidence
+
+Is there user research evidence that supports this feature idea? This might be from your own experience using SecureDrop or from conversations with users. [Read more about SecureDrop user research evidence here](https://lab.securedrop.club/main/ux/wikis/User-research-evidence-in-feature-requests).
+
 ## User Stories
 
 If appropriate