A Standard rubric is the most common form used by instructors. In a standard rubric, each criterion (row) and scale (column) is given a percentage. The criterion percentage refers to how much that criterion is worth to the overall assignment, and the scale percentage determines their level of achievement in that criterion.

When marking a standard rubric, the marker may select one cell on the scale for each criterion. The automatically calculates a score based on the percentages set by the rubric creator. The marker may also use the Apply to Grade button to calculate the total marks and apply this to the Overall Grade field.

Create a new standard rubric

1. Create a new rubric using the method explained above.
2. Select the Standard option (the "percentage" icon) from the scoring options at the bottom of the Rubric Manager:
   

Edit the scales (columns) of the rubric

1. Edit the names and percentages of each scale by clicking on it and typing in your scale name.
2. To add a new scale column, click the Plus button on the right.
3. To delete a scale column, hover over the scale name, then click the Trash Can icon when it appears.
   

Edit the criteria (rows) names, percentages and descriptions

1. Edit the name of each criterion by clicking the text and typing in the name (13 characters maximum).
2. Edit the description of each criterion by clicking in the empty space below the name and typing in a description.
3. Edit the percentage by clicking on it and entering a number.
4. To add a new criterion, click the Plus button at the top of the first column.
5. To delete a criterion, hover over the description, then click the Trash Can icon when it appears.
    

Note: The percentages of all criteria must add up to 100% in order to save your rubric.

Input the scale level descriptions (cells)

1. Each cell of a custom rubric should include descriptive information associated with that level of achievement. Click inside each cell to enter a description, for example:
   
2. When finished, click the Save button at the bottom-right of the Rubric Manager to save your rubric.

You should Save regularly while editing your rubric in the case that time-outs or errors occur.

Note: Scales only accept letters and a whole number, it is not possible to add a grade range. The scale values help provide weight to the criteria percentages.

A Custom rubric enables you to add individual scores to each cells.

When marking a custom rubric, the marker may select one cell for each criterion, which awards a set number of marks towards to the overall grade. The marker may also use the Apply to Grade button to calculate the total marks and apply this to the Overall Grade field.

Create a new custom rubric

1. Create a new rubric using the method explained above.
2. Select the Custom option (the "pen and paper" icon) from the scoring options at the bottom of the Rubric Manager:
   

Edit the scales (columns) of the rubric

1. Edit the names of each scale by clicking on it and typing in your scale name.
2. To add a new scale column, click the Plus button on the right.
3. To delete a scale column, hover over the scale name, then click the Trash Can icon when it appears.
   

Edit the criteria (rows) names and descriptions

1. Edit the name of each criterion by clicking the text and typing in the name (13 characters maximum).
2. Edit the description of each criterion by clicking in the empty space below the name and typing in a description.
3. To add a new criterion, click the Plus button at the top of the first column.
4. To delete a criterion, hover over the description, then click the Trash Can icon when it appears.
    

Input the scale level marks and descriptions (cells)

1. Each cell of a custom rubric includes a space for descriptive information and a numeric score associated with that level of achievement. Click inside each cell to enter a description and score, for example:
   
2. When finished, click the Save button at the bottom-right of the Rubric Manager to save your rubric.

You should Save regularly while editing your rubric in the case that time-outs or errors occur.

A Qualitative rubric does not include any scores in either the scales or criteria, or in individual cells.

When marking a qualitative rubric, a marker may select a cell on the scale for each criterion to indicate the range in which the student achieved, however no score is awarded and therefore an overall score cannot be calculated. The marker will still be required to input an final grade manually into the Overall Grade field.

Create a new qualitative rubric

1. Create a new rubric using the method explained above.
2. Select the Qualitative option (the "0" icon) from the scoring options at the bottom of the Rubric Manager:
   

Edit the scales (columns) of the rubric

3. Edit the names of each scale by clicking on it and typing in your scale name.
4. To add a new scale column, click the Plus button on the right.
5. To delete a scale column, hover over the scale name, then click the Trash Can icon when it appears.
   

Edit the criteria (rows) names and descriptions

6. Edit the name of each criterion by clicking the text and typing in the name (13 characters maximum).
7. Edit the description of each criterion by clicking in the empty space below the name and typing in a description.
8. To add a new criterion, click the Plus button at the top of the first column.
9. To delete a criterion, hover over the description, then click the Trash Can icon when it appears.
    

Input the scale level descriptions (cells)

10. Click inside each cell to enter descriptive information for that scale achievement level according to the criteria:
    
11. When finished, click the Save button at the bottom-right of the Rubric Manager to save your rubric.

You should Save regularly while editing your rubric in the case that time-outs or errors occur.

How to create a rubric with Excel

Turnitin rubrics are created in the Turnitin assignment via the GradeMark Rubric manager. This is either by copying and pasting information from your Word or Excel document into the Turnitin rubric table or choosing the import/export option.

Create an Excel file for your rubric with the following characteristics:

• The scale of the rubric must be the first row and must not exceed 20 items.

• The criteria of the rubric must be the first column and must not exceed 50 rows.

• The criteria descriptions should be in the same cell as the criteria titles.Criteria titles must be 13 characters or less.

Below is an example of a rubric created in Excel. Download a copy of the Excel template to your device, and begin creating your rubric

• The scale of the rubric must be the first row and must not exceed 20 items.
• The criteria of the rubric must be the first column and must not exceed 50 rows.
• The criteria descriptions should be in the same cell as the criteria titles.
• Criteria titles must be 13 characters or less.

Below is an example of what a rubric created in Excel might look like. You can also download a copy of this example file.

Upload the Excel file containing your rubric using the steps described.

Upload Excel rubric

The upload process will convert the formatted Excel file into a Turnitin rubric. Once uploaded, the rubric can be modified to change from qualitative rubric to another type of rubric and scores added as required..

1. Launch the Rubric/Form Manager
2. Click the menu button in the top right corner.
3. Click Import.
4. Either drag and drop the excel file or click 'Select Files' to browse through your computer
5. Select Open

Edit rubric as required

1. The imported Rubric or Grading Form may now be edited and attached to an assignment as needed.
2. Save.

You can create a new rubric by duplicating an existing one, then editing it as required.

1. Edit the Turntin Assignment settings by clicking the Edit button for the activity and choose Edit settings.
2. Expand the GradeMark Options section and click the Launch the Rubric Manager button.
3. Click the menu button at the top-right of the Rubric Manager and choose the rubric you wish to duplicate:
   
4. When the rubric has loaded, click the menu button again and choose the Duplicate this rubric option:
   
5. Edit the name of the rubric, then update the criteria, scales, descriptions and other cells as required. Note: each rubric must have a unique name.
6. Click the Save button to save your new rubric, then click the Close button to close the Rubric Manager.