Rubrics

Faculty who have used rubrics have found that a description of what constitutes a core competency is an exceptional aid to both the faculty member and the student for improvement of learning.

• Rubrics articulate in writing the various criteria and standards used to evaluate student work.
• Given to the student before an assignment clarifies expectations
• Used to evaluate that assignment and/or other assignments improves clarity of feedback and specification of areas needed for improvement both for the student and the faculty member

Each of the competency rubrics below is “read-only” and may be downloaded for use in classes.

• Critical Thinking Rubric (newly revised: 2/08)
• Writing Rubric (newly revised: 2/08)
• Oral Presentation Rubric (newly revised:  2/08)
• Quantitative Reasoning Rubric
• Information Literacy Rubric (newly revised :2/08)

The Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education offers numerous rubrics from institutions here.