--- title: "Canvas Rubrics" canonical: "https://servicedesk.shu.edu/space/PUBLICKBA/3106603011/Canvas%20Rubrics" format: markdown --- Rubrics are essential assessment tools used to communicate expectations of quality and performance to students. A rubric consists of rows and columns, where: - **Rows** define the various criteria for assessing an assignment. - **Columns** outline performance levels for each criterion. Rubrics in Canvas can be applied to assignments, quizzes, and graded discussions. You can also create non-scoring rubrics for assessment and outcome-based grading without assigning points. > ℹ️ **Important Notes:** > ℹ️ > ℹ️ - **Editing Limitations**: Once a rubric is applied to multiple assignments, it cannot be edited. > ℹ️ - **Deletion Impacts**: Deleting a rubric removes it from all associated assignments and erases related scores and assessments. ### Why Use Canvas Rubrics? - **Clarify Expectations**: Clearly communicate assessment criteria to students. - **Align with Learning Outcomes**: Integrate predefined outcomes with course assessments. - **Streamline Grading**: Use rubrics in SpeedGrader for efficient and consistent assessment. ### How to Use Canvas Rubrics - [Create a Rubric in Canvas](https://setonhall.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICKBA/pages/3106603011/Canvas+Rubrics#Create-a-Rubric-in-Canvas) - [Add a Rubric to an Assignment](https://setonhall.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICKBA/pages/3106603011/Canvas+Rubrics#Add-a-Rubric-to-an-Assignment) - [Add a Rubric to a Graded Discussion](https://setonhall.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICKBA/pages/3106603011/Canvas+Rubrics#Add-a-Rubric-to-a-Graded-Discussion) - [Add a Rubric to a Quiz](https://setonhall.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICKBA/pages/3106603011/Canvas+Rubrics#Add-a-Rubric-to-a-Quiz) ### Create a Rubric in Canvas 1. In Course Navigation, open **Rubrics**. 2. Click the **+Add Rubric** button. 3. In the **Title** section, add a title for the rubric. This will identify the rubric so it can be easily associated with an assignment, graded discussion, or quiz. 4. Edit the **Criterion Description**. Default criterion entries can be edited by clicking the **Edit** icon. > ℹ️ Criteria cannot be reordered after being added to a rubric, so be sure to create them in the desired order from the start. 5. Provide a description for the criterion [1]. - To offer more detail, enter an extended description [2], which gives students additional clarity about the criterion. - Click the **Update Criterion** button [3] to save your changes. 6. Enable Ranges (Optional) - By default, rubric ratings use single point values. To enable a point range, check the **Range** box [1]. This allows you to assign ratings using a range of point values instead of a fixed value. - When ranges are enabled, the first rating (full marks) will display as a range [2]. Each rating includes a maximum and minimum point value, with the maximum value used as the assigned point value. - Aside from displaying as ranges, point ranges work the same as individual point ratings. For example, a range of 3-5 points will assign the full 5 points for top performance. 7. Adjust Total Points By default, rubric ratings are set to 5 points, with 5 points awarded for full marks and 0 points for no marks. To adjust the total point value for a criterion: - Enter the desired value in the **Points** field [1]. - The first rating (full marks) will automatically update to reflect the new total, and any intermediate ratings will adjust accordingly [2]. 8. Add Ratings for the criterion by clicking the **Add** icon. 9. Modify the rating details in the **Edit Rating** window. - **Rating Score: **The **Rating Score** field displays the default point value between the two existing ranges [1]. - To change this value, enter a new point value. You can use whole numbers (e.g., 1, 5, 10) or decimals (e.g., 0.3, 0.5, 2.75). Note: If using a point range, ensure the point values are whole numbers. - **Rating Title: **Enter a descriptive title for the rating in the **Rating Title** field [2]. - **Rating Description: **Provide additional details in the **Rating Description** field [3] to clarify the performance level. - **Save Changes: **Click the **Update Rating** button [4] to apply your changes. 10. Modify or remove criteria and ratings. - **Edit Rating: **To modify a rating, click the **Edit** icon [1]. Adjusting a specific rating's point value will automatically update the total point value for the entire criterion. - **Delete Rating: **To remove a rating, click the **Delete** icon [2]. Note: The first and last ratings within a criterion cannot be deleted. - **Delete Criterion: **To delete the entire criterion, click the **Delete** icon for the criterion [3]. This will remove all associated ratings for that criterion. 11. Add or duplicate criterion. - **Add Criterion: **To add another criterion, click the **Add Criterion** link [1]. - **New Criterion: **To create a new criterion, click the **New Criterion** option [2]. - **Duplicate Criterion: **To duplicate an existing criterion, click the name of the criterion you want to duplicate [3]. 12. **Find Outcome: **To [find an outcome](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-align-an-outcome-with-a-rubric-in-a-course/ta-p/1130) to align with the rubric, click the **Find Outcome **link [4]. Please note, outcomes cannot be edited directly in a rubric. 13. Once your criterion and ratings are set, click the **Create Rubric** button. 1. To modify the rubric once created, click the **Edit** icon [1]. 2. To remove the rubric, click the **Delete** icon [2]. Deleting a rubric will permanently remove it from the list of available rubrics in all your courses. This action cannot be undone. ### Add Rubrics to Assessments #### **Add a Rubric to an Assignment** 1. In Course Navigation, open **Assignments**. 2. Open the assignment by on clicking its name. 3. Click the **Add Rubric** button. 4. To find an existing rubric, click the **Find a Rubric** link. 5. Select the course or account in the first column, then select the name of the rubric you want to add in the second column, then click the **Use This Rubric** button to add it to your assignment. #### Add a Rubric to a Graded Discussion 1. In Course Navigation, open **Discussions**. 2. Open the graded discussion by clicking on its name. 3. Add the rubric by clicking **Options**, then **Add Rubric**. 4. The **Assignment Rubric Details** window will pop up, click **Add Rubric**. 5. To find an existing rubric, click the **Find a Rubric** link. 6. Select the course or account in the first column, then select the name of the rubric you want to add in the second column, then click the **Use This Rubric** button to add it to your graded discussion. #### **Add a Rubric to a Quiz** 1. In Course Navigation, open **Quizzes**. 2. Open the quiz by clicking on its name. 3. Click the **Options** icon then click the **Show Rubric** link. 4. Click the **Add Rubric** button. 5. To find an existing rubric, click the **Find a Rubric** link. 6. Select the course or account in the first column, then select the name of the rubric you want to add in the second column, then click the **Use This Rubric** button to add it to your quiz. ### Additional Resources: - [How to Manage (Edit or Delete) Rubrics in a Course](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-manage-rubrics-in-a-course/ta-p/1017) - [How to Align an Outcome with a Rubric](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-align-an-outcome-with-a-rubric-in-a-course/ta-p/1130) - [How to Manage Rubrics in a course using Enhanced Rubrics](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-manage-rubrics-in-a-course-using-Enhanced-Rubrics/ta-p/609341) - [How to Add a Rubric in a Course Using Enhanced Rubrics](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-a-rubric-in-a-course-using-Enhanced-Rubrics/ta-p/609339) - [How to Align an Outcome with a Rubric in a Course Using Enhanced Rubrics](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-align-an-outcome-with-a-rubric-in-a-course-using/ta-p/609340)