For the following research situations, state which type of reference work would be MOST helpful and convenient:

You are writing an essay about Albert Einstein but don’t want to keep reusing the word smart.

A)almanac
B)appendix
C)atlas
D)card catalog
E)dictionary
F)encyclopedia
G)table of contents
H)glossary
I)index
J)reader’s guide

The most helpful and convenient reference work in this situation would be F) encyclopedia. An encyclopedia would provide comprehensive information about Albert Einstein, allowing you to find synonyms for the word "smart" and avoid repeating it in your essay.