How do I create a Turnitin Rubric?

Note: This article explains how to create a qualitative rubric.

  1. Open the Rubric Manager.
  2. Click the rubric list menu button and select Create new rubric.
Screenshot of creating new rubric in edit mode in the rubric manager.
Figure 1. Creating a new rubric in the rubric manager.
  1. Ensure Rubric scoring is set to qualitative; click the 0 icon to select qualitative rubric. Hovering over the icon will let you know which rubric type you have selected.
  2. Click on Enter rubric name here in the title bar and enter a name for your rubric.
  3. Click SAVE to save your changes.
  4. To edit the name or description of a criterion or scale, click directly onto the relevant field and begin typing.
  5. To add extra rows of criteria, click on the + icon to the right of the Criteria header.
  6. To add more scales , click on the + icon to the right of the Scales header.
  7. You can delete a criterion or scale by hovering over it and selecting the trash can icon that appears.
  8. Once you have finished creating your rubric, click SAVE to save your changes.
  9. Finally, attach the rubric to your assignment.
Updated on July 1, 2020

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