User:Emileehelm/sandbox/assigments

Wikipedia Task 2: Potential Topics
Esports: WikiProject Video games

- I would like to explore improving or writing articles regarding video games/esports communities.

- 2019 CWL Pro League

- 100 Thieves

- New article for: Titthetatman, Tim is a well-known streamer in the gaming community. The fact that he doesn't have a page on Wikipedia was surprising to me.

current draft Draft:Timthetatman

Improving these two articles is something that I could potentially see myself working on. As of right now, these are the topics that I am delving into. However, I will continue to explore and refine my choices over the next few days.

Article Evaluation
'''Is everything in the article relevant to the article topic? Is there anything that distracted you?'''

The article in its entirety was compiled to highlight the history of the Nintendo company. Because the organization is so well-known, much of the information in the article was accurate and well-written. It's extensive history made for a long piece, but the information presented was relevant to the company and its roots.

'''Is any information out of date? Is anything missing that could be added?'''

The information appears to be up to date and well maintained. Because the company is always growing, challenges that face editors include diligently watching the page in order to maintain clarity and update changes. Some citations are missing in the earliest history.

What else could be improved?

This is a popular article making it prone to vandals, however, throughout my reading, I found that it was well kept and free of errors. I would consider the ordering of history, logos, and devices and games as the immense amounts of information can be overwhelming for a reader. Article needs more citations.

'''Is the article neutral? Are there any claims that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?'''

The article focuses on the entire history of Nintendo, failures included. This was encouraging to see. However, most of the article highlights the successes of the companies and its founders.

Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?

No, I did not observe issues with representation.

'''Check a few citations. Do the links work? Does the source support the claims in the article?'''

Yes, citations that are included properly route to supporting sources.

'''Is each fact referenced with an appropriate, reliable reference? Where does the information come from? Are these neutral sources? If biased, is that bias noted?'''

Not all facts are referenced. However, information that is routed to sources tend to be video game websites or articles. These sources aim to maintain neutrality. Bias is not noted.

What kinds of conversations, if any, are going on behind the scenes about how to represent this topic?

There are conversations surrounding content, i.e., the inclusion of specific systems and language used. The article has issues with maintaining one formal written language as there is a mix between British and American English.

'''How is the article rated? Is it a part of any WikiProjects?'''

This article is a B-class article and is considered "vital" in the database. This is apart of several WikiProjects including video games, companies, and even franchises like the Seattle Mariners.

How does the way Wikipedia discusses this topic differ from the way we've talked about it in class?

Although there is some disagreement on certain portions of the article, every issue is handled professionally and in a timely manner. The vitality of the article calls for this level of professionalism and engagement. In my opinion, this does not differ from the standards and expectations we went over in class.