My take is that it's another tool such as a search engine. Usually we have things such as citations pointing to where data came from as data sourcing is part of

My take is that it's another tool such as a search engine. Usually we have things such as citations pointing to where data came from as data sourcing is part of the activities included in homework. Additionally, we often test "offline" with constraints such as no calculator, open book, or closed book with notes, etc. So more regular knowledge checks seem to be a must if we're looking to verify foundational understandings.