Wikipedia:Peer review/Turku/archive1

Turku
This is pretty much a self-nomination, since I've probably written most of the article myself (but other editors have made important contributions as well, in particular Jyril and Mic). I'd just like to get a few opinions on this one, how it could be improved and whether it stands a chance of ever becoming a FAC. - ulayiti (talk)  16:01, 10 August 2005 (UTC)


 * a) lacks references; could do with some. b) some of it seems a bit more towards a travel guide than an encylopedia article; for example, information about trains being cheaper than busses.  Certainly this shoudn't be repeated c) some of the sentences seem a bit separated from each other, they don't run together; consider "University of Turku was founded on its side. In the late 20th century, Turku displayed unprecedented rates of growth,".
 * overall, it's quite on track to be a featured article. Mozzerati
 * Some of the content looks like rather boring lists, such as the education section. I made a few small changes for you during my read through.  Some of the sections are rather short, and perhaps can be merged.  Also, avoid constructions like this: "Without a doubt, the..." Scott Ritchie 20:38, 10 August 2005 (UTC)
 * I've cleared out some of the travel-guidishness in the transportation section now. I agree that the education section is a bit boring, I'll have a look at it next. :) - ulayiti (talk)  21:02, 10 August 2005 (UTC)
 * The education section has been subjected to a complete rewrite now. Comments? - ulayiti (talk)  21:13, 10 August 2005 (UTC)

Concerning the etymology of 'Turku'. I've seen in numerous places - Finnish, Swedish and English alike - that it is derived from the Swedish torg (then meaning market place), instead of from Russian. Any ideas about this ambiguity?


 * It comes either directly from Old Russian tǔrgǔ (market place) or from Swedish torg, which too may be of Russian derivation.--Jyril 20:11, 5 November 2005 (UTC)