diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ In order for the Sunshine app to function properly as of October 18th, 2015 an A
 
 We recommend that each student obtain a key via the following [instructions](http://openweathermap.org/appid#use), and include the unique key for the build by adding the following line to [USER_HOME]/.gradle/gradle.properties
 
-`MyOpenWeatherMapApiKey="<UNIQUE_API_KEY">`
+`MyOpenWeatherMapApiKey="<UNIQUE_API_KEY>"`
 
 For help migrating an existing repo (fork or clone prior to 10/18/15), please check out this [guide.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e8LXahedBlCW1_dp_FyvQ3ugUAwUBJDuJCoKf3tgNVs/pub?embedded=true)