Learn to swim before you catch the Wave.

Still don’t completely understand Google Wave and the zillions of things you can do with it? Check out these sites to help gain some clarity:

• For the most comprehensive overview, you could check out the infamous 80-min video made by Google detailing every inch of the application: [Youtube]
• Or, if you don’t quite have an hour and a half to spare, check out this adorable video that highlights Google Wave’s main features. [MinuteBio]
• If you’d rather your instruction manual be in print form, read this blog written by Google itself on the Wave: [The Official Google Blog]
• And to drive home that the Wave is just as confusing as is it is revolutionary, point your attention to the blog devoted entirely to understanding the service: [What is Google Wave?]
• And as always, Mashable breaks it down, covering the basics, explaining its features, as well as how to get started: [Mashable]
• Check Out Google Wave for yourself (assuming you have an invite) here.

—Melinda is an intern with Wicked PR in Atlanta. She recently graduated from The University of Tennessee with a degree in journalism and electronic media. Follow her on Twitter @WickedMel7.