{"id":3025,"date":"2025-07-01T23:37:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T23:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/cetl\/?page_id=3025"},"modified":"2025-07-07T22:40:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:40:57","slug":"rubric-writing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/cetl\/rubric-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubric Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/cetl\/close-up-still-life-hard-exams.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/cetl\/close-up-still-life-hard-exams.jpg 1800w, \/media\/cetl\/close-up-still-life-hard-exams-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"A person sits holding handwritten notes and printed documents, with several books and papers scattered on their lap and around them.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 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 \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <p>A well-crafted rubric helps students understand exactly what is expected of them. It connects grading and feedback to the course\u2019s learning objectives and ensures consistency, especially when multiple instructors are involved. Rubrics also clarify assignment expectations and show students how each task fits into the broader goals of the course. Rather than acting as a simple checklist, effective rubrics guide students to reflect on their learning, recognize their strengths, and identify areas for growth.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a rubric?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"406\">A rubric is a structured evaluative tool that outlines specific criteria for assessing student work, such as written assignments, presentations, or exams. When thoughtfully designed and implemented, rubrics offer several key benefits:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"857\">\n<li data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"494\">\n<p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"494\"><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"446\">Clarify performance expectations<\/strong> by defining standards and criteria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"591\">\n<p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"591\"><strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"533\">Promote consistency and fairness<\/strong> in grading across learners and assignments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"689\">\n<p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"689\"><strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"618\">Strengthen alignment<\/strong> between assessments, instructional activities, and learning outcomes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"789\">\n<p data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"789\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"738\">Targeted, constructive feedback<\/strong> that supports student growth and self-reflection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"999\">Rubrics not only improve the transparency of assessment but also serve as a bridge between instruction, evaluation, and student development.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/cetl\/110919-hcl-nutrition-and-diabetes-61.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A group of students in lab coats sit at desks while two instructors speak at the front of a classroom with a projection screen.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-red\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--red\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">Parts of a <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Rubric<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">A rubric consists of three parts:<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n1. Criteria<br \/>\r\n2. Performance Levels<br \/>\r\n3. Descriptors <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Level 1 <\/strong>(Score 1)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Level 2 <\/strong>(Score 2)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Level 3 <\/strong>(Score 3)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Level 4 <\/strong>(Score 4)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Criteria 1<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Criteria 2<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Criteria 3<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-style: solid;border-width: 1px\"><strong>Descriptor<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h2>Parts of a Rubric<\/h2>\n<h4>Criteria:<\/h4>\n<p>Criteria are the distinct skills or outcomes you want to measure. Aim for 4-7 criteria, ensuring each is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Concise: Use clear labels like \u201cCommunication,\u201d \u201cTechnical Skill,\u201d \u201cProfessionalism.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Essential: Every criterion should be relevant to an outcome or competency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Performance Level\/Score:<\/h4>\n<p>Define how many performance levels you will assess (e.g., 3-level, 4-level, or 5-level scale). Common terminology includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Numeric (4 = Excellent, 3 = Good, 2 = Fair, 1 = Poor)<\/li>\n<li>Descriptive (Exemplary, Proficient, Developing, Beginning)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Descriptor:<\/h4>\n<p>Descriptors provide detailed explanations for each level of each criterion. They should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use objective language: Focus on observable behaviors (e.g., \u201casks open-ended questions,\u201d \u201cmaintains sterile technique\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>Differentiate levels: Clarify what sets \u201cProficient\u201d apart from \u201cDeveloping.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/cetl\/031418-ipe-6100-facetoface-edited41.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A computer screen displays an emergency simulation debrief checklist for responders, featuring a list of questions and a collage of people wearing surgical caps.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-black\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--black\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">Types of<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Rubrics<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">The next section will cover the four most common rubrics: Analytical, Developmental, Holistic, and Checklist rubrics.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h4>(Expand each section to read more about each type of rubric)<\/h4>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Analytic Rubrics\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>Break an assignment or skill into multiple criteria, each rated separately (e.g., communication skills, procedural technique, documentation accuracy).<\/p>\n<p>Offers detailed feedback on each skill area or task component; students see exactly where they excel and where they can improve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> A clinical skills assessment rubric might include criteria such as hand hygiene, sterile technique.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Developmental Rubric\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>Rather than focusing solely on a final outcome, it tracks a learner&#8217;s progress over a set time.<\/p>\n<p>Allows for development of skills and knowledge and importantly it tracks growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Writing development in composition courses (e.g., from basic structure to sophisticated argumentation).<br \/>\nClinical skills (e.g., developing from observation to independent practice).<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Holistic Rubric\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>Break an assignment or skill into multiple criteria, each rated separately (e.g., communication skills, procedural technique, documentation accuracy).<\/p>\n<p>Offers detailed feedback on each skill area or task component; students see exactly where they excel and where they can improve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> A clinical skills assessment rubric might include criteria such as hand hygiene, sterile technique.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Checklist Rubric\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>A checklist rubric is a simple evaluation tool that lists required elements or tasks for an assignment or performance. Each item is marked as complete or incomplete, usually with a yes\/no or checkmark.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> A checklist rubric helps verify learners included the required components, without needing to assess the quality of each part. In a video assignment you could include the following: Keeps the video under 3 minutes<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/cetl\/2148844724.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Close-up of hands typing on a laptop keyboard, with other people using laptops in the background at a shared workspace or classroom.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-red\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--red\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">Designing the<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Rubric<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">When designing a rubric keep in mind to define the assessment task, create the criteria, choose the performance levels, and draft the descriptors. The next section will cover these tasks in more detail. <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h4>Define the Assessment Task:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Clearly define the assessment task: what students are expected to do, the purpose of the task, and how it aligns with course goals.<\/li>\n<li>Specify the conditions for completion, including the format, required components, and final deliverable.<\/li>\n<li>Providing this context ensures your rubric is aligned with both the assignment and your evaluation criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Create the Criteria:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Key skills or knowledge the task is meant to assess.<\/li>\n<li>Criteria should align directly with the learning objectives and reflect what quality work looks like for that assignment.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid vague terms and make each criterion specific, observable, and relevant to the task.<\/li>\n<li>Limit the number of criteria to what you can assess meaningfully\u2014usually 3\u20136 main areas. Use clear, language and ensure each criterion measures a distinct aspect of the work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Choose the Performance Levels\/Score:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>3\u20135 levels of achievement that clearly reflect how well each criterion is met from high to low (e.g., Exceeds Expectations to Does Not Meet Expectations).<\/li>\n<li>Use consistent, specific language across levels to highlight observable differences in quality, not just quantity.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the levels are balanced and clearly distinguish what higher level work looks like. This helps both students understand expectations and instructors&#8217; grade more effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Draft the Descriptors:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Specific, measurable, and clearly distinguish one level from another.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on observable behaviors, skills, or outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Well written descriptors help students understand expectations and guide instructors in consistent scoring.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid repetition across levels and ensure that each description accurately reflects the progression from lower to higher performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/cetl\/071823_roundrobinlectures_023-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A lecturer stands at a podium presenting slides with medical or scientific data to students in a university lecture hall.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-black\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--black\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">Implementing Rubrics<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Best Practices<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">Share the rubrics<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nReview the rubric<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nLearners Self-score the assignment<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h2>Best Practices:<\/h2>\n<h4>Share the rubrics early<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the rubric into LMS or provide printed copy before learners start the assignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Review the rubric with learners<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide examples of work that meets the performance levels (e.g., what &#8220;Exceeds Expectations&#8221; looks kike).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Encourage self-reflection and self-assessment<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the learners to self-assess their work using the rubric before the due date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:justify-center md:items-center lg:px-112\">\n      <div class=\"w-full md:w-6\/12 pl-12 pr-20\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-red\">\n          <div class=\"relative w-full h-256 sm:h-320 md:h-440 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:translate-x-16 overflow-hidden\">\n\n                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/cetl\/cetl-presentation-template_png.png\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Presentation slide titled &quot;Effective Rubric Writing&quot; by Renee Doss, OD, FAAO, College of Optometry, dated October 18, 2023, with Western University and CETL logos.\">\n                                                    <app-modal-button modal-id=\"callout-video-left-1732567706\" class=\"adhere flex justify-center items-center group\" data-ga-category=\"video\" data-ga-label=\"embed\">\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Open video modal<\/span>\n                <span class=\"block w-80 h-80 p-20 bg-red-light group-hover:bg-red text-white rounded-full transition-default\">\n                  <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/app-modal-button>\n            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 mt-40 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pb-40 md:pl-40 xl:pl-80\">\n                  \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">CETL Session<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Effective Rubric Writing<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">This CETL session discussed the basics of rubric writing.  The session covered the different types of rubrics that can be used to evaluate student performance and the benefits and drawbacks of each.  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