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 # Contributing to **Data Science Notes**
 
 Contributions are welcome, and they are greatly appreciated! Every little bit
-helps, and credit will always be given. Read below for how to contribute.
+helps, and a credit will always be given. Read below for how to contribute.
 
 ## Suggest Content
 
-If you a *data science* related idea for content feel free to use `issues` or `discussions`. We'd love to hear your ideas!
+If you have a *data science* related idea for content feel free to use `issues` or `discussions`. We'd love to hear your ideas!
 
 ## Add Content
 
-As an *open-source* project, ***Data Science Notes*** is built on community contributions, so thank for considering to add your thoughts to the collection!
+As an *open-source* project, ***Data Science Notes*** is built on community contributions, so thank you for considering to add your thoughts to the collection!
 
 Please see [**here**](FORMATTING.md) for formatting and content guidelines. 
 
 ## Share the Project
 
-Sharing the project on social media (we have a twitter @MakeUseofData) would be awesome!! We could always use more contributors helping out!
+Sharing the project on social media (we have a Twitter @MakeUseofData) would be awesome!! We could always use more contributors helping out!
 
 ## Give Feedback