All key course assignments should include clear instructions on the project requirements and grading rubric, and should maintain examples of excellent work from the past. Grade assessments for each of the required elements are made using the following scale:

We expect that 70% of our graduating students will place at or above the proficient level (i.e., at levels 3 or 4) on all key assignments.

The required elements for the key assignment types are as follows:

For more detailed ideas on how to use these rubrics, see the university’s Teaching & Learning Resources.

The courses assign letter grades to students according to these letter grade definitions.