Add a rubric to a Canvas Assignment

<10 min.

Rubrics can only be added to existing assignments. Create and save an assignment before following the instructions below.

1. Click Assignments in the left navigation then click on an assignment.
2. Click the + Rubric button located below the assignment details.
3. Title the rubric [a].
4. Click pencil icon [b] under Criteria to edit the short Description (i.e., criterion name) and Long Description. Click Update Criterion when complete.
5. Adjust the point value for the criterion [c].
6. Adjust the Ratings scale [d].
   • Click the pencil icon to adjust Rating Scores, Rating Titles, and Rating Descriptions. Click Update Rating when complete.
   • Click + between ratings to add a new rating.

7. Click + Criterion [e] to add another criterion. Repeat Steps 4-6 to adjust Criteria, Ratings, and point values for each criterion.
8. Select the rubric options below, then Create Rubric [f].

Pro Tip

You can reuse rubrics from any other course where you’re an instructor. After clicking + Rubric button, click Find a Rubric [g] and select the course and rubric to attach.