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Database Design

Purpose of the assessment: 1. Critically evaluate data and database definitions and concepts;

2. Explain, to technical and non-technical stakeholders, the fundamental concepts of distributed databases and in-memory database platforms and their applications in a contemporary business;

3. Develop novel solutions to practical data management challenges using modern database tools and data modelling techniques.

Assignment Description

This assessment requires individual completion. Students are expected to complete a critique and conduct a literature review to discuss a contemporary issue relating to Database Systems and identify appropriate approaches to address this issue. The topic is "Database Optimisation:

Enhancing Performance and Efficiency in Database Management Systems".

Each student is required to search the literature and find a minimum of ten (10) academic research papers (references) related to this topic. Subsequently, the student must critically analyse the selected references and provide an in-depth discussion on how they reflect the topic.

This assessment is worth 40% of the unit's grade and is a major assessment. Students are advised to begin working on this assessment as soon as possible.

Deliverable Description

You need to submit the final version of your assignment in Week 12. The structure of the final report should include a cover page and 5 sections as follows:
Introduction
State the purpose and objectives of the report, present an overview of the topic, and outline the scope of your analysis.
Literature Review
Summarize key findings from at least ten academic papers, highlighting relevant theories,
methodologies, and results. Identify major trends, gaps, and areas of consensus or disagreement within the literature.
Discussion
Critically analyse the references reviewed in the literature review. Discuss how these sources contribute to the understanding of database optimisation, examining their relevance, strengths, and limitations.
Conclusion
Summarize your findings, emphasizing key insights from the literature review and discussion.
References
Provide a comprehensive list of all references cited in your report, formatted according to the Adapted Harvard Referencing style.

Your literature review should present the current state of knowledge in the specific area of the topic, and it should have a narrative that flows smoothly from one paragraph to the next. Additionally, the final submission should consist of no fewer than 2,500 words.