Blogs vs. Wikis

First, let's define what exactly is a blog. A blog is a type of website that is maintained by an individual who will frequently create entries on topics of his or her choice. Blogs can be commentaries, description of events, or even a video. They usually have a feature which allows readers to leave comments at the end of each entry. Blog comments can be used as a form of collaboration. In a sense, comments and opinions are shared. On the other hand, a wiki is a website that allows easy creation and editing of various interlinked websites through a web browser using a markup language such as HTML. Wikis usually run on wiki software which enables the user to create collaborative websites that are open to the community. Registered users have the ability to create and edit the content on wiki websites such as those on Wikipedia.com. A NY Times article names another wiki, Diplopedia, which is open to all of those who are employed in the State Department. The wiki was described as efficient, especially in saving paper, and has the ability of containing articles that can reflect a large range of the staff's interests.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/04/business/media/04link.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1267239641-IW3/vTDsoCcbSAX8kIXvbg