Critical Thinking

The most important skill in critical thinking is the ability to comprehend the material/question. If you are unable to do this, all following conclusions and analysis becomes irrelevant. Understanding the material/question is the foundation for all the critical analysis that follows. What logically comes next after that in terms of importance is the ability to critically analyze. One needs to approach a problem with an open and unbiased mind. They have to be able to think about the issue clearly and in a logical progression. The third most important skill is the ability to communicate your conclusions clearly. It doesn't matter how brilliant your idea is if no one understands what it is. To be able to communicate your idea/conclusion so that other people can also comprehend it is a vital skill.