diff --git a/apps/core/guides/tutorial.md b/apps/core/guides/tutorial.md
index 95a0186d..9c9e493b 100644
--- a/apps/core/guides/tutorial.md
+++ b/apps/core/guides/tutorial.md
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ We also need to filter the items shown based on the current user. In inventory.e
 ```elixir
 def list_items(user_id) do
   Item
-  |> where(owner_id: user_id)
+  |> where(owner_id: ^user_id)
   |> Repo.all()
 end
 ```