by evaluating sources, questioning assumptions, being fair to other viewpoints, and using higher- level thinking skills of analysis and synthesis. Critical thinking is clearly developed through productive struggle in the writing process as a way to find, develop, and support ideas with clear evidence. Text in Conversation/Research Paper makes a very strong and necessary point that adds to the conversation. Paper finds a research "niche" so research is relevant and valuable in itself. Paper impeccably employs use of summary, quotations, and framing the conversation in both primary and secondary sources. Sources are used judiciously and properly. Thesis and Organization Thesis is specific, insightful, and predicts the paper's main points. Organization moves flawlessly and the reader at no times feels lost. Paper uses metacommentary and other forecasting strategies. Each paragraph of the paper fulfills its role and feels necessary. Revision Paper shows that the student is using the writing process as a thinking process, discovering and changing major points along the way toward