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Delphi Consensus Report Executive Summary (PDF)

The landmark 1990 Delphi Report describes the findings of the two year project to articulate an international expert consensus definition of critical thinking, including its core cognitive skills. The experts identify the characteristics of an ideal critical thinker, and present specific recommendations relating to critical thinking instruction and assessment.  (ISBN 1-891557-01-7)

Delphi Consensus Report Executive Summary (PDF)

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