diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ package, it might make sense to have the package in a separate commit then have
 a subsequent commit that uses it.
 
 Remember, you're telling part of the story with the commit message. Don't make
-your chapter wierd.
+your chapter weird.
 
 ## Sign your work