How do I set up Rubrics in Brightspace?

Create A Rubric

1. From the course navigation bar, click Course Tools and select Course Admin from the drop-down.
   
2. Click Rubric. This is the central location of all rubrics in your course.
   
3. Click New Rubric.
   
4. Enter a name for the rubric.
   
5. Click the Type drop-down and select the type of rubric this will be. An Analytic rubric enables you to establish multiple criterion and multiple levels of achievement.  A Holistic rubric enables you to establish multiple levels of achievement for the activity as a whole.
   
6. Based on your previous selection, continue building the rubric.  
   • Use the + icons to add additional levels to the rubric.
     
   • Use the + Add Criterion option to add additional criterion to the rubric. (Analytic Only)
     
   • Use the Add Criteria Group button to add additional criteria groups to the rubric. This is useful when some items of the rubric will have a different levels and/or point values.  (Analytic Only)
     
7. When you are finished creating the rubric, ensure the Status is set to Published and then click Close. 
   

Attach A Rubric To An Assignment Or Discussion

1. When creating or editing an assignment, click the Evaluation & Feedback section on the right, click Add Rubric, and select Add Existing from the drop-down.
   
   
2. Select the rubric from the pop-up window and click Add Selected.
   

 Last Updated: 3/1/2022