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How do I attach and detach a Rubric from an Assignment or Discussion?

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In this article, it is explained how to attach a rubric to an Assignment or Discussion and how to detach it if needed.

You can attach Rubrics to assignments and discussion boards in Brightspace. This allows you to assess using a Rubric and transfer the grade into Grades.

How do I attach a Rubric to an Assignment?

  • Open the Edit assignment page of the assignment to which you want to attach a rubric.
  • Scroll down to Evaluation and Feedback.
  • Click on Add Rubric and select Add Existing (you can also create a new rubric here).
  • A pop-up window will open, select the desired Rubric, and then click Add Selected.
  • Finally, save it by selecting Save and Close.

How do I attach a Rubric to a Discussion Topic?

This follows the same steps as with the assignment:

  • Open the Edit Topic screen of the Discussion topic to which you want to attach a rubric.
  • Scroll down to Evaluation and Feedback.
  • Click on Add Rubric and select Add Existing (you can also create a new rubric here).
  • A pop-up window will open, select the desired Rubric, and then click Add Selected.
  • Finally, save it by selecting Save and Close.

How do I detach a Rubric from an Assignment or Discussion?

  • Click Course Tools in the navigation bar of your course.
  • Click Assignments or Discussions.
  • Open the Edit Topic/Assignment screen of the discussion topic/assignment from which you want to detach the rubric.
  • Scroll down to Evaluation and Feedback.
  • Click the X next to the Rubric.
  • Save and Close
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