Blogs and wikis seem very similar on the surface. They both provide a platform for users to collaborate and share information. However, the two are very different from one another. Blogs are pages created by individuals that share their interests, hobbies and such. Fellow bloggers are free to comment on one's blog, but the creator of a blog reserves the right to regulate what is displayed on their pages. The blog in the NY Times article by James Dao chronicles the life of an Army specialist stationed at the front-line in Afghanistan. Blogs can be used collaboratively by companies looking to receive feedback on their products/services from consumers.
A wiki, on the other hand, is a collaborative work by a group of people and is meant to share information. The most significant distinction of a wiki is that the content can be edited by anyone, and the changes are not tied to a single user, potentially compromising the integrity of the information. As mentioned in the article by Margaret Locher, wikis can be used in the workplace to efficiently organize information about new company projects.
1. "Pentagon Keeps Way Watch as Troops Blog" By James Dao, The NY Times, September 8, 2009. Available at: https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/webapps/lobj-wiki-bb_bb60/wiki/BAR01_CIS_3810_S1NT_1166_6W1/_24412808_1/Home?cmd=GetImage&systemId=Pentagon+Keeps__0.pdf
2. Wiki While You Work; The technology popularized by Wikipedia can help companies gather and manage their own collective knowledge. Here's how to get started by Margaret Locher. CIO, May 1, 2008. Vol. 21, Iss. 14. Available at: http://www.cio.com/article/2436789/time-management-productivity/more-on-how-to-build-your-own-wikipedia.html
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