Blog vs. Wiki: Understanding the Differences and Etiquette Rules
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Explore the definitions and distinctions between blogs and wikis, how they differ in authorship, interaction, and content, along with essential etiquette rules for engaging in these online platforms.
Blog vs. Wiki: Understanding the Differences and Etiquette Rules
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What is a blog? • Blog is short for weblog, a journal (or newsletter) • Bloggers post their personal thoughts, comments, and philosophies. • The activity of updating is called “blogging” and the author is called the “blogger.”
What is a wiki? • A wiki is a website where users can add, remove, and edit every page using a web browser. • It's easy for people to jump in and revise pages • It is becoming known as the tool of choice for large, multiple-participant projects.
How are they different? Blogs • Single author • Author posts, user comments • Opinion Sharing • One-to-many content Wikis • Many authors • Edited by a group or team • Continuously changing and growing rapidly • Many-to-many communication
Rule #1 No personal information. (phone numbers, addresses, credit card numbers)
Rule #2 Do not use any language that could be interpreted as mean to others.
Rule #3 Never disrespect someone else in your blog.
Rule #4 Make sure things you write about are factual. Don't be posting about things that aren't true.
Rule #5 Please remember to give credit to and cite your sources. Failure to do so is plagiarism.
Bibliography • http://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/nbhs/literacypage/SCCTE%202008.pdf • Retrieved and edited from Bud the teacher wiki