Effective writers are strong communicators in any situation they encounter because they understand the purpose, context, and audience for which they are writing. Drawing on the learning outcomes developed by the National Council of Writing Program Administrators, as well as their own extensive experience as instructors, the authors of The McGraw-Hill Guide: Writing for College, Writing for Life have written a text that will prepare students to fulfill their writing goals in their college courses and in their professional, civic, and personal lives.