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Connections to experience Connects relevant experience and academic knowledge Meaningfully synthesizes connections among experiences outside of the formal classroom (including life experiences and academic experiences such as internships and travel abroad) to deepen understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view. Effectively selects and develops examples of life experiences, drawn from a variety of contexts (e.g. family life, artistic participation, civic involvement, work experience), to illuminate concepts/theories/ frameworks of fields of study. Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to infer differences, as well as similarities, and acknowledge perspectives other than own. Identifies connections between life experiences and those academic texts and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests. Connections to discipline Sees (makes) connections across disciplines, perspectives Independently creates wholes out of multiple parts (synthesizes) or draws conclusions by combining examples, facts, or theories from more than one field of study or perspective. Independently connects examples, or theories from more than one field of study or perspective. When prompted, connects examples, facts, or theories from more than one field of study or perspective. When prompted, presents examples, facts, or theories from more than one field of study or perspective. Transfer Adapts and applies skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations Adapts and applies, independently, skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations to solve difficult problems or explore complex issues in original ways. Adapts and applies skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations to solve problems or explore issues. Uses skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation in a new situation to contribute to understanding of problems or issues. Uses, in a way, skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation in a new situation.