Create a grading rubric

Rubrics can be created and applied to assignments for easy and transparent grading. They can are stored and managed in the Outcomes area, but can also be created directly from an Assignment using the same steps.

Go to course > Outcomes > Manage rubrics (icon with 3 dots on the right) > Add rubric button

Manage rubrics icon

Add a title
At least one criterion is always listed. Hover over a criterion and click the pencil icon to edit it.
Click “view longer description” link to add/edit a detailed explanation for students
For Ratings, move the mouse between “Full marks” and “No marks” until the cursor changes. Click to add more ratings as needed. If needed, hover over a new rating to click on icons for editing or deleting.
Type in the point value for each criterion.
Click the Create Rubric button to save.

For more details on creating rubrics, visit How do I add a rubric in a course?.

To add a rubric to an assignment, click the assignment name to open it and select the +Rubric button at the bottom of the screen.

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