diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit-software-for-review.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit-software-for-review.md
index 5d1e8c1..73820b6 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit-software-for-review.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit-software-for-review.md
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ existing community please check below:
 
 > [^1]: Please fill out a pre-submission inquiry before submitting a data visualization package.
 
-- **For all submissions**, explain how the and why the package falls under the categories you indicated above. In your explanation, please address the following points (briefly, 1-2 sentences for each):  
+- **For all submissions**, explain how and why the package falls under the categories you indicated above. In your explanation, please address the following points (briefly, 1-2 sentences for each):  
 
   - Who is the target audience and what are scientific applications of this package?