Attaching a rubric to a discussion topic
To attach a rubric to a discussion topic, you must first create a rubric and set its Status to Published. (See article on publishing a rubric.)
1. On the course home page, click Discussions.
2. Click the drop down arrow next to the context menu of the discussion topic you want to attach a rubric to.
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2. Click Edit Topic.
3. In the Assessments tab, click Add Rubric.
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![Scrrenshot of Edit Topic menu with a red arrow pointing to the Add Rubric button](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-12/2_30.png?itok=rqsEIVMw)
The Select Rubric window opens.
5. Select the check box for the rubric you want to attach to the discussion topic.
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![Screenshot of Select Rubric menu with the check box highlighted for the rubric you want to attach.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-12/3_26.png?itok=Bud_4E5X)
6. Click Add Selected.
7. Click Save and Close.
Result
The rubric has now been attached to the discussion topic.