Critical Thinking
-- a university of arizona course on methods and approaches for studying the future

Critical Thinking skills are useful in futures research. Do not accept what may seem obvious on the surface - question the assumptions, make sure your own experiences don't trap you into a particular mindset about an issue.
 
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Argumentation and Critical Thinking Tutorial
Critical Thinking Consortium
Critical Thinking on the web
Articles on Critical Thinking
Systems Thinking (10 useful ideas)
 
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Prepared by Roger L. Caldwell