The document outlines the requirements and guidelines for a Social Studies School Based Assessment (SBA). Students must complete a guided research project on an approved social issue. It must include 9 tasks: stating the research problem as a question, providing a rationale, research methods, data collection instruments, procedures, data presentation in 3 forms, analysis and interpretation of findings, 3 findings, and 2 recommendations. Drafts are due in November and February, with the final copy between 1000-1200 words including graphs/charts. Projects will be marked out of 40 and make up 20% of the course grade. Strict guidelines around formatting, structure, and academic honesty are provided.