diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index faf97db..6ea1d29 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ Let's look at a simple submit file in detail to see what arguments are necessary
 executable = /bin/ls 
 arguments = / 
 
+request_memory = 128MB 
 log = logs/basic.log 
 output = logs/basic.out 
 error = logs/basic.err 
@@ -69,7 +70,7 @@ request_memory = 4GB
 
 These arguments speak for themselves. They are telling the HTCondor matchmaker 
 that in order to run your job the machine must be able to provide the specified 
-resources. **note** - HTCondor will terminate your job if you use more than 128MB of memory
+resources. *Note* - HTCondor will terminate your job if you use more than 128MB of memory
 when you omit `request_memory`. Therefore, please ensure you request enough memory with the
 `request_memory` parameter.