The sources listed below are part of a small compilation of sites that need to be either avoided, used a certain way, or not taken seriously when conducting research. It is important for researchers to be aware when using the following sites:

• Google – Both credible and non-credible sources can show up if not used correctly.
• Wikipedia – Anyone is allowed to edit anything in this site and can add false information and bias.
• YouTube – If the video source is not from a professional or credible source, it can lead to misinformation being spread.
• Facebook – Many unreliable sources get leaked into these feeds and then spread around quickly.
• Twitter – Anyone can put false information that can spread around rapidly.
• Clickbait – Sources that are often found on the edges of websites with compelling headlines and titles to provoke someone to click.
• The Onion – A satirical website used for entertainment purposes, not real news.
• Websites that end in “.co” – The logos and URLs of legitimate sources are taken to get people to believe that it is the real deal when it is actually run by an individual.
• Anything owned by Jestin Coler – Mr. Coler owns many false news organizations and has admitted to doing so.
• Famous mainstream  media sources- News sources like ABC, CNN, Daily News even are just examples that even your reliable sources some times are not what they appear to be.

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