Rhetorical Precis Choices 2.0 Intro/Ch. 1

In the intro and first chapter of his book, "Choices 2.0: Situations for College Writing" (2010), Joe Marshall Hardin claims that many undeveloped writers believe they are not talented enough to write well, but that this can be easily remedied by hard work, determination, and self motivation. Hardin supports this theory using specific examples from alternative-modern-day writing such as texting or video blogging to reemphasize his proposition that writers must not only prepare, revise, and constantly improve their drafts, but must also predetermine how their words will affect the reader. In order to accomplish this goal, Hardin gaves many ways to improve pre-writing and drafting, while asking questions throughout the text to perhaps expand the approach and purpose of one's writing. Due to his constant comparisons to new technology on the internet and in daily life, it is apparent that he is trying to improve the writing and delivery skills of a younger audience.