Which of the following is a reason why sources should be properly cited? A. To give credit to other researchers and not pass off
their ideas as your own B. To avoid fines from other research professionals C. To help the reader understand more about a specific time in history D. To prevent readers from finding the sources you used so they can conduct research
Writing about something with the purpose of proving or disproving, clarifying, reviewing, or judging its merits is writing intended to "inform" since it seeks the truth. Of course "inform" and "persuade" go hand-in-hand quite frequently.