Rhetorical Precis Chapter 4

Mike Markel argues in this chapter the effectiveness of the practice of collaborative writing, discussing pros and cons, as well as the process of this type of writing.  He supports this argument by laying out different aspects of collaboration, giving his audience specific ways to ensure success.  His purpose is to open his audience's eyes to a different approach to technical writing, helping them see the need for collaboration in certain situations.  He is writing to those in the technical writing field or interested in going in to the field, which can be gathered from his educational yet conversational tone.