diff --git a/doc/source/drivers.rst b/doc/source/drivers.rst
index 423c4ef..cc05131 100644
--- a/doc/source/drivers.rst
+++ b/doc/source/drivers.rst
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ Double check that all dot files (such as ``.gitignore`` and
    Take care to remove all files other than ``README.rst`` and
    ``.gitreview``.
 
-Replace the contents of the README with a message such as this::
+Replace the contents of the ``README.rst`` with a message such as this::
 
   This project is no longer maintained.
 
@@ -386,7 +386,7 @@ who continuously deploy the software as well as users who track
 changes to the repository to notice the retirement.  While this may be
 disruptive, it is generally considered better than continuing to
 deploy unmaintained software.  Potential contributors who may not have
-otherwise read the README will in this case, as it is the only file in
+otherwise read the README.rst will in this case, as it is the only file in
 the repository.
 
 Step 3: Remove Project from Infrastructure Systems