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What makes a good rubric?

In this collection

  1. What is a rubric?
  2. Rubric versus other evaluation tools
  3. Types of rubrics 
  4. Elements of rubrics
  5. Step-by-step guide to rubric design 
  6. Recommended practices
  7. What makes a good rubric?
  8. Collection of sample rubrics
  9. Rubrics in Turnitin and additional resources 

This section includes two real rubrics that have been adapted and annotated as examples to illustrate the key components that constitute an effective rubric. The first rubric is annotated with an emphasis on its strengths, while the second one is evaluated with suggestions for potential improvements.

In each interactive H5P infographic, click the plus buttons to read the annotations. 

First rubric

Second rubric

References 

Biggs, & Tang, C. (2007). Teaching for Quality Learning at University: What the Student Does (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.  

Reddy, Y. M., & Andrade, H. (2010). A review of rubric use in higher education. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 35(4), 435–448. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602930902862859     

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Recommended practices

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Collection of sample rubrics