"A large database might be normalized during its initial design phase, and then developers might slightly denormalize the design, probably for performance reasons. How might denormalization improve performance? Remember to provide a small sample at least five tables with sample information."

• Write a five page paper on the topic.
• You should cite at least three sources, one of which may not be Wikipedia.
• Include a small sample database relevant to whichever topic you choose.
• Keep in mind that the Writing Quality criterion includes grammar, syntax, spelling, as well as original content.

Your research needs to cover the topic you've selected. Your research should provide both general and specific examples of the topic. You might want to review various production databases, as well as "textbook" type examples. The paper size needs to be at least five pages, not counting diagrams or references.

Relevance of the database, diagrams or figures to the chosen subject

Writing Quality and formal structure of the paper

Writing style (using APA 6th edition)