Reference materials contain established knowledge in the form of encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, bibliographies, almanacs, directories, etc. Students should contact their professor to determine whether the use of encyclopedias is allowed. Also, please view the Wikipedia Statement provided below.
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