Apply suggestions from code review

Author: kenyonj

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

@@ -45,8 +45,8 @@ threatening, offensive, or harmful.
 
 ## Scope
 
-This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces.
-When an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of
+This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
+when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of
 representing a project or community includes using an official project e-mail
 address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
 representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ layout: default
 
 # Contributing to Open Source Guides
 
-Thank you for checking out the Open Source Guides! We're excited to hear and learn from you. Your experiences will benefit others who read and use these guides.
+Thanks for checking out the Open Source Guides! We're excited to hear and learn from you. Your experiences will benefit others who read and use these guides.
 
 We've put together the following guidelines to help you figure out where you can best be helpful.
 

README.md

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 # Open Source Guides
 [![Build Status](https://github.com/github/opensource.guide/workflows/GitHub%20Actions%20CI/badge.svg)](https://github.com/github/opensource.guide/actions)
 
-Open Source Guides (https://opensource.guide/) is a collection of resources for individuals, communities, and companies who want to learn how to run and contribute to an open-source project.
+Open Source Guides (https://opensource.guide/) are a collection of resources for individuals, communities, and companies who want to learn how to run and contribute to an open-source project.
 
 ## Background
 Open Source Guides were created and are curated by GitHub, along with input from outside community reviewers, but they are not exclusive to GitHub products. One reason we started this project is that we felt that there weren't enough resources for people creating open-source projects.