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I am a student, who's studying for a degree in biochemistry. I live in the Pacific Northwest, and have been here for 5 years now. I have played the trumpet for 8 years now, but I wouldn't call myself a musician. Where as I am mostly interested in jazz quartets. I play sports for the college I attend, and have played for 5 years now. I do not have my own pets, but I have a cat and dog that live with my family.

If I were to stay on Wikipedia after this class, I would likely evaluate articles that are in close interest to me. Such as popular media such as video games and music artists. But mostly, it would fall under Saxon history in England long ago. Which were Germanic tribal people who originated from the North Sea coast of Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. I would hope that I can become more knowledgeable in these topics so that I could provide what I can to help keep the history of that era alive, as it is so fascinating.

The Wikipedia article on Minecraft – Volume Beta does an outstanding job of meeting the notability policy. It establishes the album’s connection to Minecraft, one of the most influential video games of all time, which immediately emphasizes its cultural significance. Additionally, it highlights the album’s chart success, such as "peaking twice at number 14 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart in 2013 and 2023," further cementing its prominence. The article also links to reliable sources, including an external reference to C418’s Bandcamp page, ensuring verifiability for the claims made about the composer and the album. It maintains a neutral point of view by presenting facts without editorializing, such as stating that the album "features music from trailers and instrumentals not in the game's final release" without adding subjective opinions. However, while it excels in neutrality, notability, and verifiability, some claims elsewhere, such as licensing issues with Microsoft, lack citations and therefore fall short of fully meeting the no original research policy. Overall, the article adheres to most Wikipedia policies but could improve by addressing uncited claims.

The article provides a clear explanation of the album’s tracklist and its connection to Minecraft, such as noting that it “features music from trailers and instrumentals not in the game’s final release.” Additionally, the article mentions the album’s independent release on “9 November 2013,” which is supported by a reliable citation. However, areas such as the section on the albums physical release could be further developed. More information regarding details on how it was received in physical formats or notable figure sales could be added. Also the claim that the album was “well-received by fans” could also be strengthen by including specific reviews or quotes from critics at the time could be added. Adding more on the albums reception would provide a more complete picture of its impact and significance.

While reviewing the article, I found another way to further develop its quality. The notes section provide a great insight into certain details about Minecraft that currently can't be categorized into a subsection of the piece. It highlights popular media associated with the game, such as movies, books, shows, and servers. However, I believe some important information is missing that contributes to the overall perception of Minecraft's soundtrack with a youthful perspective. Specifically, the four Minecraft handbooks were not included in the "Other Media" section, even though other books related to Minecraft were mentioned. It is important to add these handbooks, as they played a pivotal role in shaping the experience of a younger generation of players.

The article overall was well produced, and captured The Minecraft – Volume Beta soundtrack well. It effectively met the Wikipedia Policies of notability, verifiability, and neutrality standards which made it a reliable source of information. However, some areas could be further improved such as addressing uncited claims, expanding on the albums physical release and reception, and incorporating more relevant media. With refining these areas, this article will provide even more comprehensive and accurate understanding of the albums significance within the Minecraft community and its cultural impact.

Top 10 facts about the Anglo-Saxons - Fun Kids - the UK's children's radio station. (n.d.). In Fun Kids - the UK’s children’s radio station. Retrieved January 30, 2025, https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/top-10-facts/top-10-facts-about-the-anglo-saxons/