A rubric in EnlightenAI locks as soon as it's attached to an assignment, so the scores already given stay consistent. To make changes, duplicate the rubric and edit the copy — the original stays untouched.
Why does my rubric lock after I use it?
Once a rubric is used by an assignment, EnlightenAI locks it from editing. This protects the integrity of any grading done with it: if you could change the criteria or point values after students were scored, those scores would no longer match the rubric they were graded against.
When a rubric is locked, the Edit button is replaced with a disabled pencil. Hovering it shows the tip "Please duplicate and edit your rubric." You can still Duplicate, Archive, and Share a locked rubric.
How do I edit a rubric that's already in use?
Make a copy and edit that instead:
Find the rubric in your rubric list and click Duplicate.
The copy is created with " - Duplicated" added to its name. It's brand new and not yet used, so it's fully editable.
Open the copy, make your changes, and use it on your next assignment.
A rubric that has never been attached to an assignment stays editable, so you can refine new rubrics freely before using them.
Can I delete a rubric?
There's no permanent delete. Instead, click Archive to remove a rubric from your active list. Archived rubrics can be brought back at any time with Unarchive, so nothing is lost.
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