Creating and Adding Rubrics to Canvas Assignments

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Canvas Rubrics

Rubrics are an excellent tool for communicating assignment expectations to students.

Creating a New Rubric

  1. Navigate to "Rubrics" in the Course Navigation Menu.
  2. Click the "Add Rubric" button.
    A screenshot of the "Add Rubric" button in Canvas.
  3. Add a "Title," which may be the assignment name with "Rubric."
    A screenshot of the rubric title box in Canvas rubrics.
     
  4. Click the pencil under "Criteria."
    • Add the criterion under "Description." (ex: Thesis Statement)
    • Click "Update Criterion."
      A screenshot of the "Edit Criterion" box in Canvas rubrics.
       
  5. Click the pencil under "Ratings."
    • A. Change the "Rating Score" to that single criterion's point value.
    • B. Add a "Rating Title" (e.g., Full, Mastery, Proficient, Partial, 4Developing, etc.)
    • C. Add a "Rating Description" to describe that value's expectations.
      A screenshot of the edit rating box in Canvas rubrics. Instructors can add a rating score, rating title, and rating description.
       
  6. Click "Update Rating." The point value will automatically update to your highest rating.
  7. Repeat this process for each rating within a single criterion. Use the blue plus button to add additional ratings. 
To add additional criterion:
  1. Click the "+ Criterion" button.
    • Option 1: Select "New Criterion" and edit using the prior steps.
    • Option 2: Select "Duplicate" to keep the same ratings and point values. Ensure you edit each rating to align with the update criteria.
      A screenshot of the new criterion button in Canvas rubrics with the option to add a new criterion or duplicate one.
       

Adding Rubrics to Assignments

  1. Scroll to the bottom of an assignment page and select "+ Rubric."
  2. Click "Find a Rubric."
  3. From the left side menu, find the correct semester and course.
  4. Click the title of your assignment rubric.
  5. Scroll down using the rightmost scroll bar and select "Use This Rubric."
  • Last Updated Jan 28, 2025
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