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Many instructors use rubrics (see sample) to clarify their expectations to students, save time when responding to writing, and improve consistency when grading (read more about why to use rubrics). Some teachers and researchers, however, have questioned the use of rubrics in writing assessment. Bob Broad, for example, has argued that rubrics can "prevent us from telling the truth about what we believe, what we teach, and what we value" in writing-intensive courses and programs (read the book). What are your thoughts on rubrics? Do you use them in your classes? What kinds of rubrics do you find most valuable, if any?