diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 2042992..f0f1b09 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -50,15 +50,6 @@ Our communication channels are:
 - [Discussion board]([INSERT LINK TO DISCUSSION BOARD OR MAILING LIST]) - an permanently archived place to hold conversations related to our project, and to propose as well as show+tell topics to the contributor team. This resource can be searched for old discussions.
 - [INSERT ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION CHANNELS FOR YOUR PROJECT, EX: SLACK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, ETC.]
 
-### Communication Channels
-
-Before contributing changes to our project, it's a great idea to be familiar with our communication channels and to socialize your potential contributions to get feedback early. This will help give you context for your contributions, no matter their form.
-
-Our communication channels are:
-- [Issue tracking system]([INSERT LINK TO ISSUE TRACKING SYSTEM]) - a regularly monitored area to report issues with our software or propose changes
-- [Discussion board](INSERT LINK TO DISCUSSION BOARD OR MAILING LIST) - an permanently archived place to hold conversations related to our project, and to propose as well as show+tell topics to the contributor team. This resource can be searched for old discussions.
-- [INSERT ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION CHANNELS FOR YOUR PROJECT, EX: SLACK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, ETC.]
-
 ## Our Development Process
 
 Our project integrates contributions from many people, and so we'd like to outline a process you can use to visualize how your contributions may be integrated if you provide something. 
@@ -308,7 +299,7 @@ Additionally, take a look at Google's recommendations on [inline code documentat
 
 #### Media
 
-Media, such as such as images, videos, sound files, etc., are an excellent way to explain documentation to a wider audience more easily. Include media in your contributions as often as possible.
+Media, such as images, videos, sound files, etc., are an excellent way to explain documentation to a wider audience more easily. Include media in your contributions as often as possible.
 
 When including media into our version-control system, it is recommended to use formats such as:
 - Diagrams: [Mermaid](https://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/#/) format
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a42c443..c3b431c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 
 [INSERT LIST OF IMPORTANT PROJECT / REPO LINKS HERE]
 <!-- example links>
-[Website](INSERT WEBSITE LINK HERE) | [Docs/Wiki](INSERT DOCS/WIKI SITE LINK HERE) | [Discussion Board](INSERT DISCUSSION BOARD LINK HERE) | [Issue Tracker](INSERT ISSUE TRACKER LINK HERE)
+[Website]([INSERT WEBSITE LINK HERE]) | [Docs/Wiki]([INSERT DOCS/WIKI SITE LINK HERE]) | [Discussion Board]([INSERT DISCUSSION BOARD LINK HERE]) | [Issue Tracker]([INSERT ISSUE TRACKER LINK HERE])
 -->
 
 ## Features
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ Interested in contributing to our project? Please see our: [CONTRIBUTING.md](CON
 
 <!-- example inline contributing guide>
 1. Create an GitHub issue ticket describing what changes you need (e.g. issue-1)
-2. [Fork](INSERT LINK TO YOUR REPO FORK PAGE HERE, e.g. https://github.com/my_org/my_repo/fork) this repo
+2. [Fork]([INSERT LINK TO YOUR REPO FORK PAGE HERE, e.g. https://github.com/my_org/my_repo/fork]) this repo
 3. Make your modifications in your own fork
 4. Make a pull-request in this repo with the code in your fork and tag the repo owner / largest contributor as a reviewer
 
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ See our: [LICENSE](LICENSE)
 [INSERT CONTACT INFORMATION OR PROFILE LINKS TO MAINTAINERS AMONG COMMITTER LIST]
 
 <!-- example list of contacts>
-Key points of contact are: [@github-user-1](link to github profile) [@github-user-2](link to github profile)
+Key points of contact are: [@github-user-1]([INSERT LINK TO GITHUB PROFILE]) [@github-user-2]([INSERT LINK TO GITHUB PROFILE])
 -->
 
 <!-- ☝️ Replace with the key individuals who should be contacted for questions ☝️ -->