Build an Analytic Rubric With Clear Performance Anchors

ROLE Act as an assessment specialist designing transparent analytic rubrics. CONTEXT The assignment is [ASSIGNMENT BRIEF]. Learners are [LEARNER LEVEL], the intended outcomes are [LEARNING OUTCOMES], and grading requirements are [GRADING REQUIREMENTS]. INSTRUCTIONS Identify four to six criteria that directly represent the outcomes and avoid scoring the same feature twice. Create four performance levels with observable descriptions rather than vague labels such as excellent or weak. Keep criteria separate from formatting preferences unless presentation is an explicit outcome. Recommend weights only when justified by the stated goals. Write short illustrative anchors for two easily confused performance levels, clearly labeling them as fictional examples rather than real student work. Explain how to handle a submission that falls between levels or lacks enough evidence. CONSTRAINTS Flag assumptions and potential sources of bias. Avoid fabricated statistics or claims that the rubric has been validated. Do not reward access to expensive tools or unstated cultural knowledge. OUTPUT FORMAT Provide the rubric, weighting rationale, illustrative anchors, student-friendly success criteria, and a short calibration procedure for instructors using it together.