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kalekundert · Nov 25, 2020 · 7469ae7 · 7469ae7
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diff --git a/docs/manuscript/bmc_article.tex b/docs/manuscript/bmc_article.tex
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 \begin{abstract}
 
 \parttitle{Background}
-Microplates are ubiquitous in biological research because they make it easy to
-collect data for hundreds of different conditions in a single experiment.
-Despite this, there is no standard method to annotate the wealth of data
-contained in each plate.
+Microplates are ubiquitous in biological research because they make it easy to collect data for hundreds of different conditions in a single experiment.  Despite this, there is no standard method to annotate the wealth of data contained in each plate.
 
 \parttitle{Results}
-We introduce a new file format, called wellmap, for describing the layout of
-wells on microplates. The format is text-based and emphasizes being easy to
-read, write, and share. It is capable of describing any layout for any
-experiment. It is also accompanied by a tool for generating clear
-visualizations of layout files, and a simple API for parsing layout files in
-analysis scripts written in python or R.
+We introduce a new file format, called wellmap, for describing the layout of wells on microplates. The format is text-based and emphasizes being easy to read, write, and share. It is capable of describing any layout for any experiment. It is also accompanied by a tool for generating clear visualizations of layout files, and a simple API for parsing layout files in analysis scripts written in python or R.
 
 \parttitle{Conclusions}
-We have used wellmap in our own research to annotate data from a
-wide variety of experiments, including qPCR and flow cytometry. Given
-the large number of experiments that make use of microplates, it is
-our hope that other researchers will find this file format as useful
-as we have. For complete instructions on how to install and use wellmap,
-visit: \url{https://wellmap.rtfd.io}
+We have used wellmap in our own research to annotate data from a wide variety of experiments, including qPCR and flow cytometry. Given the large number of experiments that make use of microplates, it is our hope that other researchers will find this file format as useful as we have. For complete instructions on how to install and use wellmap, visit: \url{https://wellmap.rtfd.io}
 
 \end{abstract}
 

diff --git a/docs/manuscript/cover_letter.lyx b/docs/manuscript/cover_letter.lyx
@@ -133,9 +133,8 @@ Wellmap: A file format for 96-well plates
  In this manuscript, I introduce a clear and succinct text file format for
  describing the layout of wells on microplates.
  Compared to other methods of annotating these experiments, the wellmap
- file format has several advantages: it's easy to read, easy to write, easy
- to share, easy to check for mistakes, and easy to incorporate into analysis
- scripts.
+ file format is easier to read, easier to write, easier to share, easier
+ to check for mistakes, and easier to incorporate into analysis scripts.
  Considering both these advantages and the widespread use of microplates
  in modern biology, I believe that this software will be of broad interest
  to the readers of this journal.

diff --git a/docs/slides/wellmap_pitch.odp b/docs/slides/wellmap_pitch.odp