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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ This guide is meant for  data managers, scientists, or technicians new to transf
 There is a general introduction to the world of international data integration, followed by some specific examples of 
 data transformations.
 
-To contribute to this guide see (CONTRIBUTING.md)[CONTRIBUTING.md]
+To contribute to this guide see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)
 
 # Standardizing Marine Biological Data Working Group (SMBD)