diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ A URL can also be specified:
 This library is licensed under Apache 2.0. Full license text is
 available in [LICENSE.txt](LICENSE.txt).
 
-## contributing
+## Contributing
 
 See [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md).