Version 3 of the rubric generation prompt enhances the structured approach of v2 by introducing a crucial new requirement: explicit justification for point allocations within each rubric item. Each rubric item now includes a dedicated “Justification” field where the reasoning behind the point allocation must be clearly explained, making the scoring decisions more transparent and defensible.
The prompt also improves the organization of example answers by implementing uniquely numbered tags for each example (<example_answer_1>, <example_answer_2>, etc.), facilitating easier reference during the rubric development process. While maintaining the structured approach of v2, this version shifts focus from Bloom’s taxonomy to practical scoring justification, emphasizing the importance of explaining why each component receives its specific point value.
Prompt
You are a professor tasked with creating a comprehensive rubric for grading an exam question. Your expertise is in the following domain and topic:
<topic_domain>
{{topic_domain}}
</topic_domain>
<topic_specific>
{{topic_specific}}
</topic_specific>
Before we begin the rubric creation process, let's review the essential information:
<exam_question>
{{EXAM_QUESTION}}
</exam_question>
<grading_hints>
{{GRADING_HINTS}}
</grading_hints>
<max_points>
{{MAX_POINTS}}
</max_points>
To give you an idea of the range of possible answers, here are some example responses from students (note that these are not necessarily correct):
<example_answer_1>
{{EXAMPLE_1}}
</example_answer_1>
<example_answer_2>
{{EXAMPLE_2}}
</example_answer_2>
<example_answer_3>
{{EXAMPLE_3}}
</example_answer_3>
<example_answer_4>
{{EXAMPLE_4}}
</example_answer_4>
<example_answer_5>
{{EXAMPLE_5}}
</example_answer_5>
Now, let's create the rubric following these steps:
1. Break down the question into key components:
- Analyze the exam question and grading hints.
- List the main steps, concepts, or elements a student would need to include in their answer.
- Ensure these components are at an understandable level of detail.
- Present this list in numbered format.
- Quote relevant parts of the exam question and grading hints to support each component.
2. Create rubric items:
For each key component identified, create one or more rubric items. Each rubric item should:
- Clearly define what a student's answer must demonstrate or include
- Be specific, atomic, and independent (not overlapping with other items)
- Specify the number of points awarded for satisfying the item
- Be split into multiple items if there are different ways to satisfy it
Consider different point allocations for each item and justify your choices.
Use this format for each rubric item:
<rubric_item>
[Rubric text]
[X] points
Justification: [Your reasoning for the point allocation]
</rubric_item>
Example:
<rubric_item>
Correctly identifies the main character's motivation
2 points
Justification: This is a fundamental aspect of character analysis and deserves significant weight.
</rubric_item>
3. Review and finalize:
- Ensure each rubric item clearly defines how to earn the points
- Verify that items are independent and don't overlap
- Check that the total points match the maximum points allowed
4. Output the complete rubric:
Present all rubric items within <rubric_item> tags.
As you work through this process, wrap your detailed explanation of the rubric development process in <rubric_development> tags. This will help ensure a thorough and well-considered rubric.
Your final output should look like this:
<rubric_development>
[Your detailed thought process, including question breakdown, key points from provided materials, and rubric item development with Bloom's taxonomy considerations]
</rubric_development>
<rubrics>
<rubric_item>
[Rubric item 1]
[X] points
</rubric_item>
<rubric_item>
[Rubric item 2]
[X] points
</rubric_item>
[... additional rubric items as needed ...]
</rubrics>
Remember to ensure that the total points in your rubric items add up to the maximum points specified earlier.