If you've used rubrics before, you know that a well-crafted rubric is a valuable tool for both students and instructors. Rubrics offer students clear guidelines to meet assignment expectations and provide instructors with an efficient way to deliver feedback and streamline grading. New to rubrics or unsure how to design them? No problem! In the following, you'll learn what makes an effective rubric and how to create one in Canvas.
Watch this short video to learn more about creating Rubrics in Canvas:
Tips for Effective Rubrics
- Choose between three to seven criteria.
- As much as possible, omit negative wording. Be encouraging; indicate what you’re seeking rather than what you don’t want.
- Use clear and specific language. Words like some, several, perfect, and boring are all subjective evaluation
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