Marking Rubrics
This page describes an implementation of an assessment method by a lecturer or group of lecturers. The content of the page is the result of an interview conducted through the RAFT project in DIT in the 2013-14 Academic Year.
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Lecturer and Contact Details
Programme and year on which assessment was offered
- BE Electrical / Electronic Engineering
- BEngTech Electrical and Control Engineering
- BSc Computing
- BSc Computer Science
- MSc in Energy Management
Description
A marking rubric is used to clearly outline the criteris and marks available to students for sections of an assignment, typically a report. For example sections could be Style, Analysis, Results, Innovation. The students see the allocation of marks in advance, with performance levels or indices given ranging from Not done to Excellent.
Why did you use this assessment?
This method is efficient, is quick for feedback (easily within 2 weeks), and feedback is given before the next assessment.
Why did you change to this form of assessment?
Traditional handwritten. This method is now available within the VLE.
What have you found are the advantages of using this form of assessment?
- Quick
- Detailed
- Specific
- Helps improvement
- Available in advance
What have you found are the dis-advantages of using this form of assessment?
- Report (within) e.g. mark up in word
- Safe assign is not compatible
If another lecturer was using this assessment method would you have any tips for them?
Do: Add personal comments, be specific within criteris, describe criteria when building e.g. Style – structure, spelling and grammar, format.
Don’t: Just tick indices, “not done” as index.
Do you have any feedback from students about this assessment?
Students are very positive about this method.
