diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index d3e4ee0f3..a63857e08 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - Logo and banner images
 
 ### Changed
-- reworked README for GitHub landing page
+- Reworked README for GitHub landing page
 
 ### Changed
 - Now has concise contribution guidelines
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index bacf5ff5d..5fb482795 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ which ensures that changes to the code do not require a reinstallation.
 pip install -e .
 ```
 
-If you need to add additional dependencies make sure to use the correct syntax 
+If you need to add additional dependencies, make sure to use the correct syntax 
 including `''`:
 
 ```bash