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-# Homework #1
-
-1. The first assignment is to fork the course syllabus and assignment. 
-
-    a. Sign into your UConn github account via
-    [github.uconn.edu](https://github.uconn.edu/). 
-
-    b. Go to
-    [https://github.uconn.edu/rcc02007/ME3255S2017.git](https://github.uconn.edu/rcc02007/ME3255S2017.git)
-    and watch the repository. 
-
-    c. Fork the repository to create your own version of the syllabus and assignments. 
-
-2. The next assignment is to create your own repository named homework_1.
-    
-    a. (if you signed out) Sign into your UConn github account via
-    [github.uconn.edu](https://github.uconn.edu/). 
-
-    b. Follow these steps to create your own repository named `homework_1`:
-
-    ![Step 1](g1.png)
-
-    ![Step 2](g2.png)
-
-    ![Step 3](g3.png)
-
-    ![Step 4](g4.png)
-
-    ![Step 5](g5.png)
-
-    ![Step 6](g6.png)
-
-    ![Step 7](g7.png)
-
-    ![Step 8](g8.png)
-
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+# Homework #1
+
+1. The first assignment is to fork the course syllabus and assignment. 
+
+    a. Sign into your UConn github account via
+    [github.uconn.edu](https://github.uconn.edu/). 
+
+        ![Step 1](g1.png)
+
+        ![Step 2](g2.png)
+
+
+    b. Go to
+    [https://github.uconn.edu/rcc02007/ME3255S2017.git](https://github.uconn.edu/rcc02007/ME3255S2017.git)
+    and watch the repository. 
+
+    c. Fork the repository to create your own version of the syllabus and assignments. 
+
+2. The next assignment is to create your own repository named homework_1.
+    
+    a. (if you signed out) Sign into your UConn github account via
+    [github.uconn.edu](https://github.uconn.edu/). 
+
+    b. Follow these steps to create your own repository named `homework_1`:
+
+        i. Click the +-sign and choose 'New repository'
+        
+        ![Step 3](g3.png)
+
+        ii. In the 'Repository name' enter 'homework_1'. Add a description. Make it
+        private. Then check the box 'Initialize this repository with a README'. 
+
+        ![Step 4](g4.png)
+
+        iii. Now you are in your repo. Click on the README.md file and then click the
+        pencil to edit it. 
+
+        ![Step 5](g5.png)
+
+        iv. Add a header with a `#` and type `# Answer to Homework Question`. Under this
+        line answer this question: What do you hope to learn this semester?
+
+        ![Step 6](g6.png)
+
+        v. At bottom of page, click 'Commit changes'.
+
+        ![Step 7](g7.png)
+
+        vi. Verify that your README.md file has been updated. Then copy the HTTPS clone
+        URL on the right of the page. 
+
+        ![Step 8](g8.png)
+
+        vii. Paste this into the Homework #1 Google form reponse. 
+