Topic: Database normalization The goal of this research study is to demonstrate students interest, comprehension and mastery over one topic/area in the database field. You are expected to discuss with the instructor your interest in topics and select one. The study is supposed to span the second half of the semester and is considered as independent student work. So, planning is very crucial for this. The following steps will serve as guidelines to perform this research study:

1. Pick a topic in the database literature that you would like to investigate more about. This could be a topic covered in the class or not. Some possible topics may include database normalization, in-memory databases, NoSQL, query optimization, long-duration transactions. Do not select a product description (examples MySQL, DB2, Oracle) for this study.

1. Perform a literature survey to find at least two references in the topic of your choice. The reference materials should be published in some notable print journals in the database field, and not from a website, blog, or the like. One of the references should be a classic reference in the topic or a chapter from a textbook. You can pick more than two references if you like. You can approach the instructor for feedback once you have selected some potential references. You will need to get the instructors approval of topic and references by the topic finalization date(10 pts.).

1. Write a report (at least 5 pages, single-spaced, 11pt. font) including:
   1. a detailed description of the topic you have chosen and why it is interesting to you (20 pts.) this may include materials discussed in the class
   2. a description of each of your references including the problems addressed and the research that has been done along with necessary illustrations (20 pts.)
   3. your thoughts on how the problem addressed (or the topic of interest) could be enhanced by future research work (10 pts.)
   4. references using the format specified athttps://www.acm.org/publications/proceedings-template(Links to an external site.)(5 pts.)

1. A rough draft of the report has to be submitted by the rough draft deadline (10 pts.).

1. Your report should display a good comprehension of the topic, i.e., it should not be a composition of all the references used (10 pts.).

1. Your report should be a professional one - free of spelling and grammar mistakes and easy-to-read and understand by a reviewer (15 pts.). Make use of the services provided by the University Writing Center for help on this.

1. You should pay attention to the points distribution. It will be strictly followed during grading. Talk to the instructor if you have questions.

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