Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - Rubrics: Reuse and Edit Rubrics

Reusing a Rubric

Previously used rubrics are available to use again in new Blackboard Ultra assignments and courses. 

1. In your Blackboard Ultra course, navigate to the desired assignment or assessment. 
2. Select the Assignment Settings icon (gear icon) in the upper-right corner.
3. Scroll down to Additional Tools and click on Add grading rubric.
   
   
   
   
4. Previously used rubrics will be listed below the Create and Generate buttons.
5. Select Add to add that rubric to the assessment.
   
   
   
   
6. The rubric is now attached and will appear in the Additional Tools section beneath Grading Rubric. 
   
   
   
   
7. Hover over the rubric name and click the trash can icon to delete the rubric, if needed.

Editing a Previously Used Rubric

A rubric cannot be edited after it has been used to grade one or more submissions. However, a copy can be created and then edited to use on a new assessment.

1. In your Blackboard Ultra course, navigate to the desired assignment or assessment. 
2. Select the Assignment Settings icon (gear icon) in the upper-right corner.
3. Scroll down to Additional Tools and click on Add grading rubric.
4. Previously used rubrics will be listed below the Create and Generate buttons.
5. Select View to open and view the rubric. 
   
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6. To edit this rubric for the new assignment, click the Create Copy button at the bottom.
7. Give the rubric a descriptive title so you can locate and use it later.
8. Use the drop-down menu at the top to change the rubric type (percentage, points, range, or no points).
9. Hover over the cells you intend to edit and click the pencil icon. 
10. Make edits to the points/percentages and descriptors in each cell. 
11. Click Save.
    
    
    
    
12. The new copy of the rubric will appear in the list of rubrics available. Click Add to attach the rubric to the assessment. 
    
    
    
    

Important Considerations

• Imported rubrics may require adjustments to align with the specific assignments in your course.

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