Introduction to Rubrics
An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback, and Promote Student Learning
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 21. August 2026
Book
Hardback
130 pages
978-1-041-06939-3 (ISBN)
Description
A concise and updated classic for college instructors, this third edition provides a clear and practical introduction to the principles, purposes, and best practices of rubrics.
When used thoughtfully, rubrics save grading time, spark meaningful discussion, and foster independent learning. This book explains how to design effective rubrics, align criteria with learning outcomes, and apply them across assignments-from term papers and portfolios to lab work, presentations, and critical-thinking tasks. A fully revamped chapter addresses the unique challenges of online teaching, offering strategies for leveraging and evaluating AI-generated and ready-made rubrics. Each chapter begins with learning goals and concludes with concise summaries, along with review, discussion, and reflection questions to support quick adoption and course redesign. An annotated bibliography highlights the research on rubrics across multiple disciplines and includes sample rubrics that are available for free download at www.routledge.com/9781041069386, and additional online resources help readers adapt rubric practices for program assessment, doctoral dissertation development, and career advancement.
Introduction to Rubrics is a must-have, dynamic guide for anyone tasked with assessing learning outcomes.
When used thoughtfully, rubrics save grading time, spark meaningful discussion, and foster independent learning. This book explains how to design effective rubrics, align criteria with learning outcomes, and apply them across assignments-from term papers and portfolios to lab work, presentations, and critical-thinking tasks. A fully revamped chapter addresses the unique challenges of online teaching, offering strategies for leveraging and evaluating AI-generated and ready-made rubrics. Each chapter begins with learning goals and concludes with concise summaries, along with review, discussion, and reflection questions to support quick adoption and course redesign. An annotated bibliography highlights the research on rubrics across multiple disciplines and includes sample rubrics that are available for free download at www.routledge.com/9781041069386, and additional online resources help readers adapt rubric practices for program assessment, doctoral dissertation development, and career advancement.
Introduction to Rubrics is a must-have, dynamic guide for anyone tasked with assessing learning outcomes.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
38 s/w Tabellen, 5 s/w Abbildungen, 5 s/w Zeichnungen
38 Tables, black and white; 5 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-06939-3 (9781041069393)
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Additional editions
Dannelle D. Stevens | Molly M. Stevens
Introduction to Rubrics
An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback, and Promote Student Learning
E-Book
approx. 08/2026
3rd Edition
Taylor & Francis
€41.99
Not yet available
Dannelle D. Stevens | Molly M. Stevens
Introduction to Rubrics
An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback, and Promote Student Learning
E-Book
approx. 08/2026
3rd Edition
Taylor & Francis
€41.99
Not yet available
Dannelle D. Stevens | Molly M. Stevens
Introduction to Rubrics
An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback, and Promote Student Learning
Book
approx. 08/2026
3rd Edition
Taylor & Francis
€37.50
Not yet published
Previous edition
Dannelle D. Stevens
Introduction to Rubrics
An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback, and Promote Student Learning
Book
10/2012
2nd Edition
Stylus Publishing
€205.00
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Persons
Dannelle D. Stevens is Professor Emerita at Portland State University, USA, and the author or co-author of four books replete with research and strategies for faculty to succeed in their essential roles as teachers, writers, and members of an academic community. Nationally and internationally, she has consulted, offered workshops, and coached faculty on assessment practices as well as academic writing.
Molly M. Stevens brings a unique perspective to rubrics through her years of research and leadership in the technology and user experience fields. As both an evaluator and business leader, she offers fresh insight into how rubrics can create clarity, consistency, and meaningful assessment within professional schools.
Molly M. Stevens brings a unique perspective to rubrics through her years of research and leadership in the technology and user experience fields. As both an evaluator and business leader, she offers fresh insight into how rubrics can create clarity, consistency, and meaningful assessment within professional schools.
Content
PART I: Rubrics: The Fundamentals 1. What is a rubric? 2. Why use rubrics? 3. How to construct a rubric 4. Grading with rubrics PART II: Rubrics: Beyond the Fundamentals 5. Rubric construction with students, teaching assistants, and colleagues: Collaborating to learn 6. Ready-made to real: Making rubrics work for you and your students 7. From labs to portfolios to critical thinking: Rubrics meet assessment needs 8. Improving teaching through rubrics: A data-driven path