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@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ There are many ways to contribute to the project. Code is just one possible mean
 
 ## Working on your first Pull Request?
 
-There are a lot of great resources on creating a good pull request. We've included a few below, but don't be shy—we appreciate all contriibutions and are happy to help those who are willing to help us!
+There are a lot of great resources on creating a good pull request. We've included a few below, but don't be shy—we appreciate all contributions and are happy to help those who are willing to help us!
 
 - [How to Contribute to a Project on GitHub](https://egghead.io/courses/how-to-contribute-to-an-open-source-project-on-github)