This document provides an introduction to databases, including what a database is, examples of different types of databases, key terms used in databases, how data is organized and sorted in databases, and considerations for designing a database. It defines databases as organized collections of related information, and describes flat file databases which store all information in one place and relational databases which can store information across multiple interconnected databases. Examples of each type are provided. Key terms explained include file/table, record, and field. Factors to consider in database design like what data to collect, necessary fields, storage needs, and use of a key field are also outlined.