Bennie wrote this paragraph in a short research paper about technologies of the future. According to researchers in the engineering department at Miller University, they have designed an athletic shoe that does more than support a walker’s feet. A substance in the shoe’s sole changes the energy of a walker’s motion into electricity. This electricity is stored in a rechargeable battery inside the shoe. An adaptor on each shoe allows the wearer to power devices such as smart phones.

Why does Bennie cite researchers at Miller University as the source of his information?

A.
to reach students in university athletic program
B.
to tell readers that the information is trustworthy
C.
to encourage shoe manufacturers to pay for the design
D.
to convince high school students to apply to the university