Improve how to join federation

Author: Ndpnt

content/federation/how-to/join.md

@@ -15,35 +15,30 @@ Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
 - Access to email, GitHub, or an instant messaging platform.
 - All necessary content or links to meet the federation criteria.
 
-## Steps to Join
+## Steps to join the federation
 
-### Step 1: Submit a Request
+### Step 1: Submit a request
 
-1. **Prepare Your Request**: Gather all necessary information and documents that demonstrate how your collection meets the federation criteria. Refer to the [Federation Criteria]({{< relref "federation/reference/criteria" >}}) for detailed requirements.
+1. **Prepare your request**: Gather all necessary information and documents that demonstrate how your collection meets the federation criteria. Refer to the [Federation Criteria]({{< relref "federation/reference/criteria" >}}) for detailed requirements.
 
-2. **Send the Request**: Choose your preferred communication method (email, GitHub, or instant message) to send your request to the core team. Ensure your request is clear and complete.
+2. **Send the request**: Choose your preferred communication method (email, GitHub, or instant message) to send your request to the core team. Ensure your request is clear and complete.
 
-### Step 2: Confirmation and Assessment
+### Step 2: Confirmation and assessment
 
-1. **Receive Confirmation**: The core team will acknowledge receipt of your request within a few days.
+1. **Receive confirmation**: The core team will acknowledge receipt of your request within a few days.
 
-2. **Assessment Period**: The core team will review your submission against the federation criteria. This process may take up to 4 weeks.
+2. **Assessment period**: The core team will review your submission against the federation criteria. This process may take up to 4 weeks.
 
-### Step 3: Receive Feedback
+### Step 3: Receive feedback
 
-1. **Await Feedback**: The core team will provide feedback through the same channel you used to submit your request.
+1. **Await feedback**: The core team will provide feedback through the same channel you used to submit your request.
 
-2. **Review the Outcome**: If your request is approved, proceed to the next step. If not, review the feedback for improvements and consider resubmitting.
+2. **Review the outcome**: If your request is approved, proceed to the next step. If not, review the feedback for improvements and consider resubmitting.
 
-### Step 4: Agree on a Timeline
+### Step 4: Agree on a timeline
 
-1. **Discuss Timeline**: If approved, collaborate with the core team to establish a timeline for joining the federation.
+1. **Discuss timeline**: If approved, collaborate with the core team to establish a timeline for joining the federation.
 
-2. **Finalize Agreement**: Both parties should agree on the timeline and any additional steps required for integration.
+2. **Finalize agreement**: Both parties should agree on the timeline and any additional steps required for integration.
 
-## Additional Resources
-
-- [Federation Criteria]({{< relref "federation/reference/criteria" >}})
-- [Contact the Core Team]
-
-By following these steps, you will be well-prepared to join the federation. If you have any questions, refer to the additional resources or contact the core team for assistance.
+By following these steps, you will be well-prepared to join the federation. If you have any questions, contact the core team for assistance.