diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e64ae257..e80c0867 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -167,8 +167,10 @@ which is what the model library is for.
     ## 9       I    9   0   0 7.082401
     ## 10      I   10   0   0 8.727601
 
-TODO: - \[ \] Reuse the tools for the older concept of starter models. -
-\[ \] Establish a specification
+TODO:
+
+-   ☐ Reuse the tools for the older concept of starter models
+-   ☐ Establish a specification
 
 ### Calibration
 
diff --git a/misc/build/README.Rmd b/misc/build/README.Rmd
index d7d8a533..9f865a35 100644
--- a/misc/build/README.Rmd
+++ b/misc/build/README.Rmd
@@ -100,7 +100,8 @@ But it is not convenient if you would just like to simulate from it, which is wh
 ```
 
 TODO:
-- [ ] Reuse the tools for the older concept of starter models.
+
+- [ ] Reuse the tools for the older concept of starter models
 - [ ] Establish a specification
 
 ### Calibration