Creating and Adding Rubrics

This article is for faculty and staff who wish to utilize the HuskyCT rubric function when creating graded content.

Creating Rubrics via Course Tools

Instructors have the option to create rubrics through course tools, as general rubrics that can be used for various assignments. Examples of graded content categories that could each have their own rubric include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Short Essays
• Module Reviews
• Monthly Projects, etc.

Steps to Create Rubrics via Course Tools

1. Go to Control Panel in the Course Menu on the left hand side and select Course Tools
   
2. Among the options under Course Tools, find and select Rubrics
   
   
3. On the Rubrics page, select Create Rubric
   
4. Once on the Create Rubric page, instructors will need to fill out two sections before completing the rubric:
   
   1. Rubric Information - in which the instructor must name the rubric and has the option to give a description for the rubric
   2. Rubric Detail - in which the instructor must edit the rubric table using the given options: editing Criteria (rows), editing Levels of Achievement (columns), Add Row, Add Column, Rubric Type, Balance Weights, and detailing each box that represents a score
      
5. After filling out details and required information, the instructor may select Submit in the bottom right hand corner, making this new rubric available for use.

Adding Rubrics to an Assignment

1. To start, select Assignment under Assessments in your Course Content
   
2. Scroll to the Grading section and hover over Add Rubric which will be next to Associated Rubrics. Three options will appear:
   
   
   1. Select Rubric - in which the instructor can select an existing rubric they've previously created to add to the assignment
   2. Create New Rubric - in which another window will open that goes straight to the previously mentioned Create Rubric page and build a rubric from scratch
   3. Create From Existing - in which another window will open where the instructor can select an existing rubric, hit submit, and tune that existing rubric to the current assignment
3. Once the rubric is attached, the instructor can continue editing the assignment as necessary and select Submit

Sharing Rubrics to Students

Some instructors may want to show the rubric to students after they have added it to the assignment. To do this, follow these steps.

1. Access the assignment with the rubric. 
   
2. Select the grey drop down menu to the right of the title. Select edit.
   
   
3. Scroll to Grading in the settings page.
   
4. To the right of the highlighted Rubric bar, locate the setting for Show Rubric to Students. 
   
   
5. Select the icon to the right of 'no'. Select the option from the drop down menu that suits your needs with rubrics.
   
6. Select submit at the bottom to save your settings. 
   

Still need help?

For further information or assistance with HuskyCT, please contact the Educational Technology Office at edtech@uconn.edu or 860-486-5052.