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Use online tools and examples when developing rubrics to save yourself time and energy.

  • When making your own rubrics, the Rubistar website can be useful.
  • For guidance when designing rubrics for your course, start by looking at other rubrics for similar assignments. Many examples of rubrics relevant to CS courses are available on the internet, and a good general programming rubric is available from California State University, Long Beach.

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