Information on creating rubrics including step by step how to create a rubric from the University of Colorado.
Article on designing rubrics for your classroom. Includes some samples and information on converting scores to grades.
galladet developing & adapting rubrics
scoring rubric group orientation and calibration
"Starting with the desired performance, determine the description for each score remembering to use the importance of each element of the task or performance to determine the score or level of the rubric.
Compare student work to the rubric. Record the elements that caused you to assign a given rating to the work.
Revise the rubric descriptions based on performance elements reflected by the student work that you did not capture in your draft rubric.
Rethink your scale: Does a [ ]-point scale differentiate enough between types of student work to satisfy you?
Adjust the scale if necessary. Reassess student work and score it against the developing rubric."
Detailed web site on designing rubrics including how to involve students and sample rubrics.
how to and samples (including general) , weighted rubrics
District writing rubrics aligned to common core
Authentic assessment toolbox with information on developing various types of rubrics.