Why do writers use in-text citations? a. to reference all works used in research b. to direct readers to an information source c. to organize their reference materials d. to receive credit for their own ideas

B. to direct readers to an information source

Explanation:

Citation can be understood as a reference to information taken from other text that directs readers to a source of information. It can be direct when the information is transcribed literally, indirectly when the transcription is free or citation of the citation when the information is not taken directly from the original, but from an intermediate source.

i think it is c. good luck!