Enterprise Architecture Framework Research Paper Assignment Purpose of this Assignment This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply your research skills, analysis, and critical thinking skills to describe one of the enterprise architecture (EA) frameworks. This will provide you an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of one of the frameworks commonly used. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes: • • describe enterprise architecture (EA), the appropriate application of EA frameworks, and an overall ongoing EA program analyze and examine how enterprise architecture and enterprise systems influence, support, and enable an organization's ability to contribute to strategic decision making and to respond and adapt to the business environment Assignment Select one of the enterprise architecture frameworks listed below: • • • • • Zachman Framework The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF) Treasury Enterprise Architecture Framework (TEAF) Research and write a paper that describes the chosen framework. Your description will include: • • • • • • Beginning paragraph to introduce the selected framework Framework’s purpose, scope, principles, and the kinds of structures it uses, as appropriate to the framework. Ensure that you adequately cover these four attributes. Provide a Graphic or image that shows the structure of the model you have chosen. This provides a good visual of what you are explaining and provides additional context. Provide analysis of the framework’s strengths and weaknesses. Find more than two examples of organizations that have used the framework and briefly discuss them. (NOTE: More than two examples are required to receive all possible points; see Grading Rubric below.) Apply critical thinking, especially when describing the structure and its strengths and weaknesses. Concluding paragraph to wrap-up key points. Your paper will be graded on both the accuracy and completeness of your description. Please be mindful of how you research and provide on-line sources. Refer to UMUC’s policy on plagiarism especially as it pertains to unauthorized student resources. Your paper should be 3-5 pages in length (not counting any cover sheet or reference pages). The use of at least three external scholarly resources (other than class materials) is required. (NOTE: More than three external resources are required to receive all possible points; see Grading Rubric below.) You should use scholarly journals (rather than Wikipedia and authorless website postings). If you need assistance with determining what a scholarly journal is, the UMUC library is a very good source of information, accessed 03/15/2019 via the following link: http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/articles.cfm. Remember to correctly cite and reference all sources using APA format. Submit your paper in Word format via your Assignments Folder as an attached document with your last name included in the filename. Grading Rubric Use the rubric below to be sure you have covered all aspects of this assignment. Criteria Introduction Description of Framework Quality Description of Framework Coverage Strengths and Weaknesses of Framework 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards 70-79% 60-69% Meets Standards Below Standards < 60% Well Below Standards Possible Points 5 Points 4 Points 3.5 Points 3 Points 0-2 Points 5 A sophisticated introduction sets the stage for the paper. A well-written introduction sets the stage for the paper. The introduction adequately sets the stage for the paper. The introduction does not adequately set the stage for the paper. No introduction included. 18-20 Points 16-17 Points 14-15 Points 12-13 Points 0-11 Points Description of framework is clear and thorough and demonstrates sophisticated understanding of course concepts. Description of framework is clear and complete and demonstrates good understanding of course concepts. Description of framework includes the main points, and demonstrates adequate understanding of course concepts. Description of framework may be incomplete, and/or may not demonstrate adequate understanding of course concepts. Description of framework is not included or little is presented. 27-30 Points 24-26 Points 21-23 Points 18-20 Points 0-17 Points Sophisticated description covers purpose, scope, principles, types of structures used, as appropriate to the selected framework. Clear and complete description covers purpose, scope, principles, types of structures used, as appropriate to the selected framework. Description adequately covers purpose, scope, principles, and types of structures, as appropriate to the selected framework. Description may not adequately cover purpose, scope, principles, and/or types of structures, as appropriate to the selected framework. Little or no coverage of these areas is provided. 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points Strengths and Weaknesses identified are clear, compelling, and Strengths and Weaknesses identified are clear, and are directly related Description of strengths and weaknesses are related to the framework; Description of strengths and weaknesses may not be clear, may not be Few or no strengths or weaknesses identified and explained. 03/15/2019 20 30 10 Criteria Examples of Use External Research 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards 70-79% 60-69% Meets Standards Below Standards directly related to the framework, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis. to the framework, demonstrating a good understanding of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis. demonstrate adequate understanding of course concepts, analysis, and critical thinking. directly related to the framework; and/or may not demonstrate adequate understanding of course concepts, analysis, and critical thinking. 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points More than two examples of organizations that have used the framework are identified and clearly pertinent points are included in the discussion, using sophisticated writing. More than two examples of organizations that have used the framework are identified and pertinent points are included in the discussion, using clear writing. 9-10 Points More than three scholarly sources other than the class resources are incorporated and used effectively, contextualized, appropriately researched and supported, and synthesized with original arguments. Sources used are credible, relevant, and timely. Proper APA style is used for citations and references. 03/15/2019 < 60% Well Below Standards Possible Points 6 Points 0-5 Points 10 Two examples of organizations that have used the framework are identified and their use of the framework is adequately discussed. Two or fewer examples of organizations are identified and/or their use of the framework may not be adequately discussed. No examples of use of the framework are identified or minimal effort is demonstrated. 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points More than three scholarly sources other than the class resources are incorporated and used effectively, appropriately researched and supported, and support original arguments. Sources used are credible, relevant, and timely. Proper APA style is used for citations and references. Three scholarly sources other than the class resources are properly incorporated and used. Uses APA format for references and citations. Three or fewer sources other than the class resources may be used; may not be scholarly sources; may not be properly incorporated or used to support arguments; may rely too heavily on the reporting of external sources, and/or are not effective or appropriate; and/or are not credible, relevant, or No external research is incorporated or reference listed is not cited within text. 10 Criteria 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards 70-79% 60-69% Meets Standards Below Standards < 60% Well Below Standards Possible Points 5 timely. May not use APA format. 5 Points Conclusion Format 4 Points 3.5 Points 3 Points 0-2 Points Conclusion is effective and relevant. Demonstrates analysis and critical thinking. Conclusion is provided and is relevant. Conclusion is somewhat effective and/or relevant. No conclusion provided, or minimal effort demonstrated. 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points Paper reflects Paper reflects effective organization; follows instructions provided; is written in third person; has few errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; double-spaced, and presented in a professional format. Paper has some organization; may have some errors in sentence structure, grammar and spelling. Is double spaced and written in third person. Paper is not well organized, and/or contains several grammar and/or spelling errors; and/or is not doublespaced and written in third person. Paper is extremely poorly written, has many grammar and/or spelling errors, or does not convey the information. Conclusion is convincing, effective and relevant. Demonstrates sophisticated analysis and critical thinking. effective organization and sophisticated writing; follows instructions provided; is written in third person; uses correct structure, grammar, and spelling; doublespaced and presented in a professional format using Word. TOTAL Points Possible 03/15/2019 10 100
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