Database Design for Mere Mortals: A Hands-On Guide to Relational Database Design

Include a statement that accurately defines the table.

Include a statement that explains why this table is important to the organization.

Compose a description that is clear and succinct.

Do not include implementation-specific information in your table description, such as how or where the table is used.

Do not make the table description for one table dependent upon the table description for another table.

Do not use examples in a table description.