To create a marking rubric for an assessment, select the assessment under the 'assignments' left menu area (typically we'd recommend doing this in the module's blueprint), then select '+ Rubric' at the bottom of the page, then choose 'Find a rubric'.

Shows the menu for creating a rubric. The option to 'find a rubric' (top right) is highlighted.

After selecting 'find a rubric', from the subsequent selection menu (see next image), ensure that 'University of York' (on the left) and 'York Online Rubric Template' are selected, then scroll down and select 'Use this rubric'.

Selecting a rubric. Step 1 = choose 'University of York' on the left. Step 2 = choose 'York Online Rubric Template' in the next window.

Next click the pencil icon to edit at which point you can expect the following pop-up message, please select 'ok' to continue:

Notification shows that the rubric can't be edited, so a new copy will be made.

Now that you have opened the template in edit mode, you'll want to follow these steps to create your own rubric:

1. Change the title via the box at the top

2. You will need to rename the criteria and the ratings, by clicking the pencil in each cell. [Note that you might need to consult with your programme leader and/or the educational adviser on the wordings for your criteria and ratings - essentially the criteria used here should match the ones given elsewhere in the module, and the ratings should define attainment of the criteria at the various bands].

Shows the edit button (pencil icon) within the 'criteria 1' cell.

We have included plenty of blank criteria, as it's easier to delete them than to add them. To delete unwanted criteria rows, click the dustbin icon (they can be added back with '+ Criterion' at the bottom).

Shows the delete button (dustbin icon) within the 'criteria 6' cell.

3. Assuming you don't want the rubric to calculate points (we don't recommend that), you'll also need to tick the box which says 'remove points from rubric' at the bottom, before finally selecting 'update rubric'.

The option to 'remove points from rubric' is selected. The option to 'update rubric' is highlighted.

Your rubric should now be added to the assessment and ready to use. Of course if you made it in the blueprint as suggested, you will need to sync it through to the associate modules to be used for teaching.

In addition to adding the rubric, we also suggest adding some text to the assessment point which indicates that a rubric will be used and supplies some basic guidance around it. The following text has previously been used for this purpose - you might want to use this directly, or adapt it in consultation with the online support team and/or your programme leader and the educational adviser:

Image which shows the wording used to give information on rubrics on a submission point. A downloadable version immediately follows.

Here is the text in Word format: Rubric information - submission point wording (docx).

Optional task

If you have access to a rubric in your sandbox, familiarise yourself with the editing options and try adding one to an assignment.

Please click "Next" to continue.