diff --git a/docs/README.rst b/docs/README.rst
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--- a/docs/README.rst
+++ b/docs/README.rst
@@ -40,10 +40,10 @@ Submit Documentation Issues
 We welcome input from the community on any documentation issues.  You can
 submit issues to the Documentation project in the `Open edX JIRA board`_.
 
-You will need to `create a free JIRA`_ account before you can submit your first
+You will need to `create a free JIRA account`_ account before you can submit your first
 ticket.
 
 .. _create a free JIRA account: https://openedx.atlassian.net/admin/users/sign-up
 .. _Open edX JIRA board: https://openedx.atlassian.net
 
-You can also email docs@edx.org.
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+You can also email docs@edx.org.