Options for Adding a Rubric
When you click Create a rubric from your CoGrader dashboard, you’ll see four options:
Import rubric
Create manually
Create with AI
Create from standards
Let’s walk through each one.
Import Rubric
If you already have a rubric document (PDF, DOC, or image), you can upload it directly.
Click Create a rubric
Select Import rubric
Choose your file from your computer or Google Drive
Review and edit the imported rubric
Click Save rubric
Refer to this link for more information on importing rubrics.
Tip: Keep your file under 8,000 words and 20 MB for the best results.
Create Manually
Build a rubric from scratch or copy/paste your existing content:
Click Create a rubric
Select Create manually
Enter a Rubric Name
Add criteria by clicking Add criterion
For each criterion:
Name the criterion (e.g., Thesis)
Provide a description
Add levels (e.g., Meets expectations, Below expectations)
Assign points and write level descriptions
Adjust levels to Fixed or Variable as needed
Click Save rubric
Refer to this Link for more information on manually creating rubrics.
Create with AI
Let CoGrader’s AI generate a rubric for you:
Click Create a rubric
Select Create with AI
In the Description box, describe what you need (e.g., For 10th graders writing an essay on The Great Gatsby)
Add criteria or let AI suggest them
Review, edit, and click Submit
Save the generated rubric
Create from Standards
Build a rubric aligned with learning standards:
Click Create a rubric
Select Create from standards
Choose:
The standard set (e.g., Common Core)
The subject or grade level
The specific standards students should meet
Click Submit
Review and save the rubric
After creating or importing your rubric, it will be saved in your Rubric Library. You can use it in new assignments or edit it at any time.