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README.md

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+## About
 
-**ramannoodle** helps you calculate Raman spectra from first-principles calculations.
+**ramannoodle** is a Python API that helps you calculate Raman spectra from first-principles calculations.
 
 > [!NOTE]
->  **This API is currently in alpha.**
+>  **ramannoodle is currently in alpha.**
 
 ramannoodle is built from the ground up with the goals of being:
 
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     ramannoodle is designed according to the philosophy that the user should understand *exactly* what is being calculated, without hidden corrections or assumptions.
 
-Supported DFT Software
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+## Supported DFT Software
+
 * VASP (currently under development)
 * phonopy (planned)
+
+## Installation
+
+ramannoodle can be installed via pip:
+
+`
+pip install ramannoodle
+`
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions in the form of bug reports, feature suggestions, and pull requests are always welcome!
+
+## Citing
+
+coming soon...