Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can provide faculty with an additional partner to draft generalized rubrics for your online course that can be easily customized for specific assessments.
Interested in using AI as a brainstorming partner to draft rubrics? Get started with these engineered prompts that provide generative AI the prep, purpose, and parameters it needs for quality ideation.
Templates and Examples
Below are pre-written prompt templates faculty may use while drafting rubrics with generative AI. For some of the prompts, a completed example is provided. Completed examples are inspired by a sample Business Writing course offered in an MBA program. These examples illustrate how a faculty member can modify the prompts to best fit their subject matter expertise.
Prompt Template
I teach a [insert course or topic] in an [details about course]. Can you make me a rubric for my [assignment type].
Completed Example Prompt
I teach a professional writing course in an online asynchronous format at an American University. Can you make me a rubric for my writing assignment.
Prompt Template
I am a faculty member designing a rubric for [insert assignment type] for [insert course name/subject]. My student population includes [insert student population details]. The learning environment is [insert environment and course details], focusing on [insert key aspects like engagement, collaboration, etc.].
The rubric will have [x] criteria. Students will be graded on the following criteria [insert criteria]. The rubric should [insert expectations].
Please create a rubric in a [insert format] with the following levels: [insert levels]. Do or do not add weights to the criteria. Do or do not assign points. Total Points per criteria is:
Completed Example Prompt
I am a faculty member designing a rubric for written papers for Business, Professional, and Technical writing course. My student population includes MBA students who are enrolled at mid-size university in Florida. The learning environment is an accelerated, asynchronous course focusing on developing writing skills they will later utilize in their professional careers.
The rubric will have 4 criteria. Students will be graded on the following criteria, Content, Organization and Structure, Grammar and Mechanics, and Citations. The rubric should provide the expectations and feedback on how the student can improve.
Please create a rubric in a table format with the following levels: Developing, Proficient, and Exemplary. Please do not include points or weights.
Prompt Template
Please use [insert rubric or reference to what you will use]. Please update the rubric to customize it for the following assessment. Keep the criteria, levels, and instructions I have used so far.
[Insert Assignment Summary]
Completed Example Prompt
Please use the rubric above. Please update the rubric to customize it for the following assessment. Keep the criteria, levels, and instructions I have used so far.
Objectives
- Prioritize information effectively based on communication goals.
- Structure messages to achieve a desired impact and response.
Description of Assessment
In this assessment, students will simulate a real-world task by crafting a professional business proposal. Acting as consultants, they will create a proposal recommending a new digital tool (e.g., project management software) to improve workflow efficiency at a mid-sized company. The proposal will need to convince a busy executive audience by emphasizing the tool’s alignment with company goals, benefits, and potential challenges.
The process involves preparing an executive summary, main content section, and a conclusion with a call to action. Peer feedback will be included to refine the final submission.
Deliverables
- Draft Proposal: A professional proposal that includes:
- Executive Summary: Overview of the tool and anticipated benefits.
- Main Content: Detailed benefits, potential challenges, and alignment with company goals.
- Conclusion and Call to Action: Summary and actionable steps.
- Peer Feedback: Feedback provided on a peer’s draft, focusing on structure, clarity, and message prioritization.
- Final Submission: Revised proposal incorporating peer feedback, polished for clarity and professionalism.
Prompt Template
You are [persona]. Using your expertise, please evaluate the rubric and [insert desired action].
Completed Examples
You are a subject matter expert and instructional designer. Using your expertise, please evaluate the rubric and provide recommendations for improvements.
Prompt Template
Please use the [insert rubric] and create feedback statements for each criterion or level. Please indicate [insert assessment requests].
Please put it into [insert format].
Completed Example
Please use the rubric above and create feedback statements for each criteria and level. Please state what did not meet standards, how it could be improved, and 2-3 resources that would improve the result. Please include citations.
Please put it in a grid format.
