diff --git a/common/static/common/templates/discussion/new-post.underscore b/common/static/common/templates/discussion/new-post.underscore
index ad0c110724..1bd577b968 100644
--- a/common/static/common/templates/discussion/new-post.underscore
+++ b/common/static/common/templates/discussion/new-post.underscore
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
         <label class="field-label">
             <span class="field-label-text"><%- gettext("Title") %></span>
             <div class="field-help" id="field_help_title">
-                <%- gettext("Add a clear and descriptive title to encourage participation. (required)") %>
+                <%- gettext("Add a clear and descriptive title to encourage participation. (Required)") %>
             </div>
             <div>
                 <input aria-describedby="field_help_title" type="text" class="js-post-title field-input" name="title">
diff --git a/common/static/common/templates/discussion/thread-type.underscore b/common/static/common/templates/discussion/thread-type.underscore
index acd8fbd060..bb3bd0159c 100644
--- a/common/static/common/templates/discussion/thread-type.underscore
+++ b/common/static/common/templates/discussion/thread-type.underscore
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
             <%- gettext("Post type") %>
         </span>
         <div class="field-help" id="field_help_post_type">
-            <%- gettext("Questions raise issues that need answers. Discussions share ideas and start conversations. (required)") %>
+            <%- gettext("Questions raise issues that need answers. Discussions share ideas and start conversations. (Required)") %>
         </div>
         <div class="field-label">
             <fieldset class="field-input">
diff --git a/common/static/common/templates/discussion/topic.underscore b/common/static/common/templates/discussion/topic.underscore
index 10db8aaa5a..952d5f1f66 100644
--- a/common/static/common/templates/discussion/topic.underscore
+++ b/common/static/common/templates/discussion/topic.underscore
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
             <%- gettext("Topic area") %>
         </span>
         <div class="field-help" id="field_help_topic_area">
-            <%- gettext("Add your post to a relevant topic to help others find it. (required)") %>
+            <%- gettext("Add your post to a relevant topic to help others find it. (Required)") %>
         </div>
         <div class="field-input">
             <select class="post-topic field-input" aria-describedby="field_help_topic_area" required>