Search engines such as Google, Yahoo! and Bing have inherent flaws for a journalist's purposes. Therefore, the best rule of thumb for journalists is the following:
A) Never use search engines like these when working on a news story.
B) Using search engines to gather initial information for a story is fine, but confirm all information with more credible sources before including it in a story.
C) Using search engines like these in stories is fine, as long as any facts used are in quotes.
D) None of the above

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Search engines can provide a good starting point for journalists to gather information, but it is important to confirm that information through more reliable and credible sources before including it in a story. Simply using search engine results as facts without verification can lead to inaccuracies and misinform the audience.

Search Engines Such as Google, Yahoo! and Bing Have Inherent