Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking skills are one of the most important skills for 21st century workers. According to The Foundation for Critical Thinking, a person who practices critical thinking:

• raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely
• gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret effectively
• reaches well-reasoned conclusions and solutions and tests them against relevant criteria and standards
• thinks open-mindedly within alternative systems of thought
• communicates effectively with others to solve complex problems

Source: www.criticalthinking.org/aboutCT