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@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ The report is scored 0-100. Over 70 is passing. Late submissions receive 10
 point penalty per day. 
 
 Part of your "writing assignments" grade is based upon the reports that you make
-the final edits and improve the flow. The first author listed will gets credit
+the final edits and improve the flow. The first author listed will get credit
 for the writing assignment portions. Take turns as first author and co-author.
 The group shares the pass/fail grade for the "lab report" grade.