Step 1.1 Identify entity types Step 1.2 Identify relationship types Step 1.3 Identify and associate attributes with entity or relationship types Step 1.4 Determine attribute domains Step 1.5 Determine candidate, primary, and alternate key attributes Step 1.6 Consider use of enhanced modeling concepts (optional step) Step 1.7 Check model for redundancy Step 1.8 Validate conceptual model against user transactions Step 1.9 Review conceptual data model with user.