Googledocs

**Google Sites**: Google's version of a wiki page
Taking the wiki a step further, Sites allows a group to collaborate on several pages at one time in one central location. Sites allows you to choose from different templates and page types, such as a list, a file cabinet, a dashboard, announcements to customize your writing location. Anything Google can be easily embedded into a Google Site from drop down menus such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations and photographs. Collaborators can add comments and attachments. A site map is automatically created and all submissions are automatically saved unless you submit content quickly.

Google Sites is perfect for all non-techies out there who need an online collaborative environment to write, share and collect different types of information in one place, while maintaining a semblance of order.
 * When to use Google Sites**

Google Sites is a great alternative when you have more than one document to edit and when you want to share additional information at the same time with a group.

You and your group need a Google account to collaborate on a site. Once an account has been created you share the site with your group members. Remember you are creating a webpage. It cannot be deleted.

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**Google Docs**: Google's version of Word
Google Docs lets you and your team collaborate using text documents, spreadsheets and presentations online. While it is similar to wikis and Google Sites, Google Docs is used for collaboration on one specific piece of content at a time. This content can then be exported and used in blogs, reports, proposals, etc.

Google Docs is best used when you have one document requiring input from others. You simply prepare the document and invite collaborators (anyone with a Google account). Any revisions made will be kept online, so nothing gets lost. In addition, spreadsheet documents allow real-time discussion between collaborators, thanks to a built-in chat room. Don’t expect the formatting power of Word or PowerPoint, or the computing power of Excel. The formatting is basic so that Google Docs just lets you focus on what you want to write, and helps you collect and refine the collaborators’ contributions. Then, when everything has been finalized, you can export the content or copy/paste it into the final destination format.
 * When to use Google Docs**

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