Gallura (Wikipedia research)
Gallura is a region situated in northern of Sardinia (pronounced /sɑrˈdɪnɪə/; Italian: Sardegna, IPA /sarˈdeɲɲa/; Sardinian: Sardigna or Sardinnia), Italy. With its 24,090 square kilometres (9,301 sq mi), Sardinia represents the second biggest island of the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily). Sardinia is part of Italy, with a special statute of regional autonomy under the Italian Constitution. WIKIPEDIA The name Gallùra (pronunced Gaddùra in Gallurese, the official dialect) means area located on high ground.LA MIA SARDEGNA Geography Gallùra has a surface of 1,370 square miles and it is situated between 40°55'20"64 latitude north and 09°29'11"76 east longitude. It is 187 kilometers far from the Italian peninsula and 11 kilometers far from the French Island of Corsica.
The coast of Gallura is very jagged and continues along in a continuous series of small fiords, rock-cliffs and little islands, that form the Archipelago of La Maddalena, a natural bridge towards nearby Corsica. The landscape is characterised by granite rocks and harsh mountains that, even if not particularly high ,have constituted for millennia a barrier between this region and the nearby territories of Baronie and Montalbo. Monte Limbara is the highest mountain (1,362 m/4,469 ft). It represents the boundary between Gallura and the near-by region called Logudoro. Its highest peak is Punta Balestrieri (1362 m above the sea level). In the past, Monte Limbara used to be the location of an important NATO long rage radars base and a Carabinieri’s barrack. Today it is used as a telecommunications center for the Italian Air Forceand a heliport for the Servizio Antincendi. It is also the location of all the major TV relay stations of West Sardinia. Another small mountain is Monte Cruzitta (666 m). Even if it is not very high, it offers a very characteristic landscape.
The climate is typical of the Mediterranean. The weather is clear. During the year approximately 300 days are sunny and the few others are rainy, with a major concentration of rainfall in the winter and autumn, some heavy showers in the spring, and snowfalls on the highest massifs and highlands. The mistral is the dominant wind, fresh, strong, and usually dry and cold, blowing from the northwest throughout the year, but most frequently in winter and spring.
The coast of Gallura is very jagged and continues along in a continuous series of small fiords, rock-cliffs and little islands, that form the Archipelago of La Maddalena, a natural bridge towards nearby Corsica. The landscape is characterised by granite rocks and harsh mountains that, even if not particularly high ,have constituted for millennia a barrier between this region and the nearby territories of Baronie and Montalbo. Monte Limbara is the highest mountain (1,362 m/4,469 ft). It represents the boundary between Gallura and the near-by region called Logudoro. Its highest peak is Punta Balestrieri (1362 m above the sea level). In the past, Monte Limbara used to be the location of an important NATO long rage radars base and a Carabinieri’s barrack. Today it is used as a telecommunications center for the Italian Air Forceand a heliport for the Servizio Antincendi. It is also the location of all the major TV relay stations of West Sardinia. Another small mountain is Monte Cruzitta (666 m). Even if it is not very high, it offers a very characteristic landscape.
The climate is typical of the Mediterranean. The weather is clear. During the year approximately 300 days are sunny and the few others are rainy, with a major concentration of rainfall in the winter and autumn, some heavy showers in the spring, and snowfalls on the highest massifs and highlands. The mistral is the dominant wind, fresh, strong, and usually dry and cold, blowing from the northwest throughout the year, but most frequently in winter and spring.
Demographics:
Gallura has a population of 143,921 people. The population density has remarkably increased in small centers along the eastern coast and in the cities of Arzachena and Olbia. The population density of 12 municipalities out of 26 has however decreased (-4%) in centers located in the country -side and on the mountains. This tendency depends on the increase of the seaside tourism.
In general, Sardinia represents the Italian region with the lowest fertility rate (1.087 births per woman), and the region with the second lowest birth rate. These factors result positive towards the preservation of the natural environment.
http://www.demos.ss.it/osservatorio/doc/AnalisiDemografica.pdf
In general, Sardinia represents the Italian region with the lowest fertility rate (1.087 births per woman), and the region with the second lowest birth rate. These factors result positive towards the preservation of the natural environment.
http://www.demos.ss.it/osservatorio/doc/AnalisiDemografica.pdf
Main Towns:
Olbia
Olbia is a town of approximately 45.000 inhabitants. It represents the city with the highest population density of the entire Gallura. In 2005 it became an administrative capital together with Tempio-Pausania. They form the province called Olbia-Tempio.
Founded in 350 B.C., it used to be one of the most important trade areas of the Mediterranean Sea.
Today, it represents the economic center of Sardinia due to its airport, its seaport and also to its closeness to the famous Costa Smeralda tourist area.
Tempio Pausania
Tempio Pausania is a town of 13.800 inhabitants. Together with Olbia, it is the administrative capital of the province Olbia-Tempio.
Founded around 250 B.C., Tempio Pausania is located 560m above the sea level. It represents both the geographical and the cultural capital of Gallura. Every year, thousands of tourists come to visit Tempio Pausania to assist to the characteristic carnevale (carnival), which takes place at the end of February.
Arzachena
Arzachena is a town of 12,080 inhabitants.
It represents the administrative capital of the "Costa Smeralda" tourist area. Founded in 1961 by the prince Karim Aga Khan, Costa Smeralda represents the most exclusive tourist area of Gallura.
Arzachena is also famous for its archeology. Its archeological sites include the LiMuri Tomba dei Giganti (Giants’ Grave).
La Maddalena
La Maddalena is part of an archipelago called Arcipelago della Maddalena. It is situated in the Straits of Bonifacio, which divide Sardinia from Corsica. La Maddalena represents the largest town of this archipelago, which includes the islands of Caprera, S. Stefano, Spargi, Budelli, S. Maria and Razzoli. La Maddalena represents an important tourist site in Gallura and the island of Caprera is famous for being the residence of the Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi.
http://www.galluraintasca.it/paesi-di-gallura/arzachena.html
Olbia
Olbia is a town of approximately 45.000 inhabitants. It represents the city with the highest population density of the entire Gallura. In 2005 it became an administrative capital together with Tempio-Pausania. They form the province called Olbia-Tempio.
Founded in 350 B.C., it used to be one of the most important trade areas of the Mediterranean Sea.
Today, it represents the economic center of Sardinia due to its airport, its seaport and also to its closeness to the famous Costa Smeralda tourist area.
Tempio Pausania
Tempio Pausania is a town of 13.800 inhabitants. Together with Olbia, it is the administrative capital of the province Olbia-Tempio.
Founded around 250 B.C., Tempio Pausania is located 560m above the sea level. It represents both the geographical and the cultural capital of Gallura. Every year, thousands of tourists come to visit Tempio Pausania to assist to the characteristic carnevale (carnival), which takes place at the end of February.
Arzachena
Arzachena is a town of 12,080 inhabitants.
It represents the administrative capital of the "Costa Smeralda" tourist area. Founded in 1961 by the prince Karim Aga Khan, Costa Smeralda represents the most exclusive tourist area of Gallura.
Arzachena is also famous for its archeology. Its archeological sites include the LiMuri Tomba dei Giganti (Giants’ Grave).
La Maddalena
La Maddalena is part of an archipelago called Arcipelago della Maddalena. It is situated in the Straits of Bonifacio, which divide Sardinia from Corsica. La Maddalena represents the largest town of this archipelago, which includes the islands of Caprera, S. Stefano, Spargi, Budelli, S. Maria and Razzoli. La Maddalena represents an important tourist site in Gallura and the island of Caprera is famous for being the residence of the Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi.
http://www.galluraintasca.it/paesi-di-gallura/arzachena.html
Economy:
The economy of Gallura is based mostly on tourism and hospitality due to the presence of Costa Smeralda and other world-famous sea sites.
The primary sector is not as important as in the rest of Sardinia. It is based mostly on wine production. Also sheep breeding, dairy production, and poultry farm are relevant.
The secondary sector is quite important. It is mostly based on cork work and mineral processing of granite. In fact, it is easy to find cork oaks in many parts of the region and the whole area is rich in granite, especially in vicinity of Monte Limbara.
http://www.gallurasviluppo.it/GS/pattoterritorio.htm
http://www.vacanzeitinerari.it/schede/artigianato_in_gallura_sc_247.htm
The economy of Gallura is based mostly on tourism and hospitality due to the presence of Costa Smeralda and other world-famous sea sites.
The primary sector is not as important as in the rest of Sardinia. It is based mostly on wine production. Also sheep breeding, dairy production, and poultry farm are relevant.
The secondary sector is quite important. It is mostly based on cork work and mineral processing of granite. In fact, it is easy to find cork oaks in many parts of the region and the whole area is rich in granite, especially in vicinity of Monte Limbara.
http://www.gallurasviluppo.it/GS/pattoterritorio.htm
http://www.vacanzeitinerari.it/schede/artigianato_in_gallura_sc_247.htm
Transportation
Gallura has one international airport (Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport), which is situated in the city of Olbia. It represents one of the three international airports of Sardinia and the base of the Sardinian airline Meridiana, Italy’s third largest airline.
Another way to reach the region of Gallura is by ferry. The ferry companies operating on the Island are Tirrenia di Navigazione, Moby Lines, Corsica Ferry, Grandi Navi Veloci, Snav, SNCM, and CMN. They link the harbors of Olbia, Golfo Aranci, Santa Teresa di Gallura and Palau to the harbors of the Italian peninsula, France, Corsica, and Spain.
Gallura has one international airport (Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport), which is situated in the city of Olbia. It represents one of the three international airports of Sardinia and the base of the Sardinian airline Meridiana, Italy’s third largest airline.
Another way to reach the region of Gallura is by ferry. The ferry companies operating on the Island are Tirrenia di Navigazione, Moby Lines, Corsica Ferry, Grandi Navi Veloci, Snav, SNCM, and CMN. They link the harbors of Olbia, Golfo Aranci, Santa Teresa di Gallura and Palau to the harbors of the Italian peninsula, France, Corsica, and Spain.
1) How well does the author seem to know the reading? Do they use direct quotes, paraphrase, and summaries? 1) Not at all. 2) Barely. 3) Somewhat. 4) OK. 5) Good. 6) Impressive. Comments:I think the author used somewhat of direct quotes. She has knowledge of the City she is adressing in her article
ReplyDelete2) Do you see any potential for unintentional plagiarism in this paper as the draft is now or as it is revised? Look for radical changes in style, un-cited data, possible cut-and-paste from the web and etc.
None_____ Possible______Please explain: I think there is an unintentional plagiarism in her article because statistics and demography do not have to change those are numbers and places that are facts of that City.
3) How well has the author communicated their opinions on the subject (including clear ideas and sentences)? Did they answer the question clearly and promptly and then follow-through? 1) Not at all. 2) Barely. 3) Somewhat. 4) OK. 5) Good. 6) Impressive. Comments: The author explain good her point of letting the people Know where the City is located, the facilities to reach transportation and so on.
4) How well is the essay structured? Does the overall organization make sense? 1) Not at all. 2) Barely. 3) Somewhat. 4) OK. 5) Good. 6) Impressive. Comments: For my point of view, this article is good because the paragraphs are well developed with its respective bibliography.
5) Overall, on a scale of 1 to 6, how far along the road to a final draft is this paper? 1) Not at all. 2) Barely. 3) Somewhat. 4) OK. 5) Good. 6) Impressive. Comments: This article deserve a 4 because it written in an organized way and follow the instructions of wikipedia.
What are the main issues this author needs to work on in order to improve this essay (top 3)?: Needs to improve and talk more about turistic places in the city, costumes, typical food and more history of the City in order to make it better.
1) How well does the author seem to know the reading? Do they use direct quotes, paraphrase, and summaries? 5) Good.
ReplyDeleteComments:She seemed to have done a good amount of research in order to be able to know all the facts she put in the draft.
2) Do you see any potential for unintentional plagiarism in this paper as the draft is now or as it is revised? Look for radical changes in style, un-cited data, possible cut-and-paste from the web and etc. Possible______Please explain:
because there were many facts that she most likely got from other sources she may need to cite.
3) How well has the author communicated their opinions on the subject (including clear ideas and sentences)? Did they answer the question clearly and promptly and then follow-through? 4) OK
4) How well is the essay structured? Does the overall organization make sense? 3) Somewhat.. Comments: it still need somework but will probably all come together once she adds the two sections she states she is missing
5) Overall, on a scale of 1 to 6, how far along the road to a final draft is this paper? 1) 4) OK.
What are the main issues this author needs to work on in order to improve this essay (top 3)?:
citation
finishing 2 sections mentioned
incorporating more of her opinion in the paper
1) How well does the author seem to know the reading? Do they use direct quotes, paraphrase, and summaries? 1) Not at all. 2) Barely. 3) Somewhat. 4) OK. 5) Good. 6) Impressive. Comments:
ReplyDelete5:GOOD I trust the author has done the research
2) Do you see any potential for unintentional plagiarism in this paper as the draft is now or as it is revised? Look for radical changes in style, un-cited data, possible cut-and-paste from the web and etc. None______Possible___X___Please explain:
As a wikipedia article everything is information that has been acquired from another source, not personal experience.
She just has to add her citation at the end.
3) How well has the author communicated their opinions on the subject (including clear ideas and sentences)? Did they answer the question clearly and promptly and then follow-through? 1) Not at all. 2) Barely. 3) Somewhat. 4) OK. 5) Good. 6) Impressive. Comments:
5:GOOD Yes, most of the inforomation was clear. There's no room for an opinion on a wikipedia article so I don't think she needed it.
4) How well is the essay structured? Does the overall organization make sense? 1) Not at all. 2) Barely. 3) Somewhat. 4) OK. 5) Good. 6) Impressive. Comments:
5:GOOD, as she stated she has to add a couple of more sub topics
5) Overall, on a scale of 1 to 6, how far along the road to a final draft is this paper? 1) Not at all. 2) Barely. 3) Somewhat. 4) OK. 5) Good. 6) Impressive. Comments:
5:GOOD, she still has more information to input but she has a good amount of information already.
What are the main issues this author needs to work on in order to improve this essay (top 3)?:
I don't think it needs to much work, just citation at the end and the sub topics she plans on adding on.
1) How well does the author seem to know the reading? Do they use direct quotes, paraphrase, and summaries? 5) Good. Comments:yes and it seems your a devoted to this
ReplyDelete2) Do you see any potential for unintentional plagiarism in this paper as the draft is now or as it is revised? Look for radical changes in style, un-cited data, possible cut-and-paste from the web and etc. Possible__1____Please explain: very minor if nothign at all
3) How well has the author communicated their opinions on the subject (including clear ideas and sentences)? Did they answer the question clearly and promptly and then follow-through? 5) Good. Comments:portrayed your thought clearly a should passion for your topic
4) How well is the essay structured? Does the overall organization make sense? 5) Good. Comments: solid structure
5) Overall, on a scale of 1 to 6, how far along the road to a final draft is this paper? 5) Good. Comments: your on the rite road
1) How well does the author seem to know the reading? Do they use direct quotes, paraphrase, and summaries? ***(4) this is a nice piece and a decent draft for a wikipedia article.
ReplyDelete2) Do you see any potential for unintentional plagiarism in this paper as the draft is now or as it is revised? Look for radical changes in style, un-cited data, possible cut-and-paste from the web and etc. ***(possible) i second jenny and crystal merejo's comments.
3) How well has the author communicated their opinions on the subject (including clear ideas and sentences)? Did they answer the question clearly and promptly and then follow-through? ***(4) it's very informative so far.
4) How well is the essay structured? Does the overall organization make sense? ***(3) i second crystal merejo's comments.
5) Overall, on a scale of 1 to 6, how far along the road to a final draft is this paper? ***(4) you're almost there. maybe you could add some facts about the people living in this beautiful place...like their way of life such as sporting activites, sources of income, nightlife, etc.