Blogs vs. Wikis

Blogs allow anyone to become journalists. Whether it be about current event, the release of a new electronic product, or someone's travels though Asia, anything can be discussed on a blog.

Characteristics:

• One author
• Can be used as a source of info although may not be reliable.
• Can be used for recreational writing.
• Open forum
• People contribute through posting onto others blogs or making posts of their own.

Wikis have become a forum for everyone on the internet to share their knowledge. Anyone can create a new page on a topic and write about it or even add to an existing page. With editors constantly checking the validity of what is written one can be sure that the information present is accurate. Wikipedia, the world's largest online encyclopedia is the best example of this.

Characteristics:

• Can have multiple contributors.
• Primarily used as a source of information.
• Needs an editor to verify content.
• People contribute be adding/updating information and deleting incorrect information.

Similarities:

• Online.
• User friendly.
• Helps foster the sharing of ideas and information.