JSCH_V1_N3_A2 Using outlines to improve Student Writing Skills Brent Muirhead Journal on School Educational Technology 2230 – 7133 1 3 17 23 effective writing, outlining techniques, k-12 instruction Assisting students with written work continues to be a challenging task for today’s teachers. Outlining represents a relevant instructional technique to help students develop self-regulated writing skills and promote higher order thinking. The author shares writing advice that can be used by teachers working in traditional face-to-face environments and those facilitating online learning courses. December 2005 - February 2006 Copyright © 2006 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=916