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I've integrated rubrics into my physics course to make things faster, but I still wish the rubrics were a bit more flexible. For example, in one lab I ask them to make a graph and analyze it. Now if they blame 'human error' for the differences in data points, and just say that, then it's -0.5. If they make their graph in Excel or Google sheets then it's -1. So a student who did both of those things would get a 4.5/6. At this moment, however, I cannot add these two criteria up, I can only use one of them at a time. Moreover, if a student did something off the rubric (my rubrics would be very long if we included everything, at this point we only include the most common mistakes), say had a super pixelated graph which is -1, then when a TA enters their grade as 5/6 the rubric automatically populates it as if the student used Google Sheets, for example. We have been leaving comments, but this is still rather confusing and if there was a way to stop that that would be lovely.   Thanks so much Example rubric:   4: Graph and analysis Graph angle vs time to point north in Python, using a different color for each setup. You can find helpful the code on Github. Which needle is stronger, and how do you know? Are your points the first time you tried the deflection the same as the second time you tried the same deflection for the same setup? Why or why not? (3-4 sentences)     6.0 pts Full Marks     5.5 pts Human error Humans can often be a source of error, but describing one's total error as 'human error' does little to illuminate the subject. Humans can contribute error to a system, but it is not their mere presence, often, that causes that error. That error is contributed by a specific action, or lack of action of the operator and you should always be specific.   5.0 pts Google sheets or Excel If you do not wish to use Python you can use any other programming language (R, Matlab, C++, etc) you wish. You are not, however, allowed to use Excel or Google Sheets   5.0 pts Missing title or axes labels -1 for missing title or axes labels in your graph.   0.0 pts No Marks   6.0 pts ... View more

I have a rubric I inherited that evaluates specific aspects of a paper, but then critically examines the whole work. The second part does not contain it's own points, but rather is only meant to subtract from the whole.  This rubric is only meant to be out of 10 points, but aside from changing the rubric which I am not allowed to do, there is no way to tailor it to Canvas' grading formats at the moment.  If possible I'd appreciate a feature where a rubric item could be used only for point subtraction, not addition.    Thank you.      Lab Report Modern Physics Lab Report Modern Physics Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Warm Up Questions Completed before each lab session     1.0   pts Full Marks     0.0   pts No Marks   1.0  pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization Clear and readable, sections labeled correctly, correct grammar and spelling.     2.0   pts Full Marks     0.0   pts No Marks   2.0  pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Background Problem and objectives clearly stated, physics described correctly.     2.0   pts Full Marks     0.0   pts No Marks   2.0  pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Data and data tables Clear and readable, units provided, errors clearly stated.     1.0   pts Full Marks     0.0   pts No Marks   1.0  pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Results Results clearly given, well-organized calculations with derivatives when necessary, axes labelled correctly on graphs, units given and correct.     2.0   pts Full Marks     0.0   pts No Marks   2.0  pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusions Comparison to theory and predictions discussed, physics stated correctly, experimental problems and uncertainties discussed.     2.0   pts Full Marks     0.0   pts No Marks   2.0  pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome TOTAL Incorrect or missing statement of the physics of the problem will result in a maximum of 60% (6 points) of the total points achieved.     10.0   pts Full Marks     0.0   pts No Marks   10.0  pts Total Points:  20.0 ... View more