12 principles of analytical thinking

The most powerful skill, according to my observations, is Analytics. It is very helpful in organizing the educational process, solving problems/tasks, and structuring information perfectly.
Tip: adhere to the following principles of analytical thinking when faced with a problem and trying to find an effective solution:

Collect information that is related to a topic or issue.
Focus on facts and evidence, not opinion and speculation.
Carefully study the information.
Give a precise definition of the problem.
Use logic.
Divide complex information into simple fragments.
Look for patterns and identify trends.
Determine the cause and effect.
Learn to understand the connections between concepts and their relationship.
Eliminate unnecessary and extraneous information.
Organize your information.
Make reasonable conclusions.