Create a Rubric

There are two ways to create a Rubric in Canvas. To add a general Rubric without assigning it to a particular assignment, follow option #1. To create and assign a Rubric to a particular assignment, follow option #2 (Note that whichever way you choose, you can always add rubrics to assignments later on).

Option #1

Go to the desired course and click on Rubrics.

Select +Add Rubric, then follow the instructions below under Adding and Editing Rubric Criteria.

Option #2

Go to the desired course and click on Assignments.

Open the Assignment you wish to add the Rubric to.

 

Click the Add Rubric button.

Adding and Editing Rubric Criteria

Give the Rubric a title and then click on the first criteria to add a criteria description.

To modify (1), delete (2), or add ratings (3), click on the icons shown below. 

Edit the point value for each criterion under Pts. Click the Range checkbox under the criterion name if you want the criterion point value to be a range.

To add additional criterion, click on Add Criterion. Select New Criterion or choose Duplicate if you wish to copy one of the criteria you've already created.

When you are finished, select Create Rubric.

Finding and Adding Rubrics to Other Assignments

To add a rubric to another assignment, click on the Assignment, then Add Rubric. Click on Find a Rubric.

Select the Rubric you want to use, then click on Use This Rubric.

Guides

How do I create a Rubric in my course? Links to an external site.

How do I add a Rubric to an assignment? Links to an external site.

How do I add a Rubric to a graded discussion? Links to an external site.

How do I find existing Rubrics for an assignment? Links to an external site.