Overview of the Rubrics Tool

A Rubric provides a streamlined way of marking (ie. Assignment, Quiz, Presentation etc.). It displays a list of criteria and levels for marking guidance. It’s valuable to both Instructors and Students. It provides and outline to students of what was required for certain grading levels, but also allows instructors to look for specific criteria when marking.

To locate the Rubrics tool in your course, login to the Learning Hub > Open a course > select Course Tools > Rubrics

Below is an simple example of a Rubric for a writing assignment.

Here is an 8 page file that explains rubrics and it’s effectiveness, with some examples. Click here to open this file.

For detailed instructions on how to create a rubric in you course please see these job aids or the video tutorials