Enterprise Architecture Enables Processes Paper Purpose of this Assignment This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply your critical thinking skills and understanding of the course concepts to explain how the enterprise architecture (EA) and/or the EA program supports the other IT management processes of an organization. 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 apply EA concepts to support business requirements and identify opportunities for enterprise solutions Assignment EAs can be used to support a wide variety of information technology management processes, and an EA program strengthens IT management activities. A well-defined and implemented EA contributes significantly to each of the phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). For this assignment you will write a 3-5 page paper (not counting any cover sheet or reference pages) that explains briefly what enterprise architecture (EA) is and then how it supplements and enables each of the phases of the SDLC: initiation/planning/concept phase requirements analysis phase design phase development phase integration and testing phase implementation/deployment/support/maintenance phase You should explain how EA enables each phase, how it fits into each phase, and what unique qualities or capabilities a well-defined EA contributes that might not otherwise be available to the organization. The use of at least two external scholarly resources (other than class materials) is required. (NOTE: More than two external resources are required to receive all possible points; see Grading Rubric below.) You should use scholarly journals (rather than Wikipedia and author-less website postings). If you need assistance with determining what a scholarly journal is, the UMUC library is a very good source of information, accessed via the following link: http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/articles.cfm. Remember to correctly cite and reference all sources using APA format. 7/8/2014 1 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 the assignment. Criteria Introduction 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards 70-79% Meets Standards 60-69% Below Standards < 60% Well Below Standard s 5 Points 4 Points 3.5 Points 3 Points 0-2 Points A sophisticated introduction sets the stage for the paper. A wellwritten introduction sets the stage for the paper. The introduction adequately sets the stage for the paper. The introduction No does not introductio adequately n included. set the stage for the paper. 13-15 Points 12 Points 10-11 Points 9 Points Explanation is brief but clear; is complete Explanaenough to tion of set the stage Enterpri for the se paper; and Architec demonstrate -ture sa sophisticated understandin g of course concepts. EA Support to SDLC Phases: The explanation of how EA enables each of the SDLC phases below, how it fits into the phase, and what unique 7/8/2014 Explanation is brief but clear; is complete enough to set the stage for the paper; and demonstrate s a good understandi ng of course concepts. The explanation of how EA enables each of the SDLC phases below, how it fits into the phase, and what Explanation is adequately clear and sufficiently complete to set the stage for the paper, and demonstrat es an adequate understandi ng of course concepts. The explanation of how EA enables each of the SDLC phases below, and how it fits into the Explanation may be only somewhat clear or complete; may or may not demonstrate an adequate understandin g of course concepts. The explanation of how EA enables each of the SDLC phases below, and how it fits into the phase, and 0-8 Points Possib le Points 5 15 Explanatio n is not included or little effort is demonstra ted. Explanatio (see n of how below) EA enables the SDLC phases is missing or shows little effort. 2 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards 70-79% Meets Standards 60-69% Below Standards qualities or capabilities EA contributes to each is thorough, clearly explained, uses sophisticated writing, and correctly relates EA to the phases; demonstrate sa sophisticated level of understandin g of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis. unique qualities or capabilities EA contributes to each is complete, clearly explained, and correctly relates EA to the phases; demonstrate s a high level of understandi ng of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis. phase, and what unique qualities or capabilities EA contributes to each is presented, and correctly relates EA to the phases; demonstrat es an adequate understandi ng of course concepts, analysis, and critical thinking. what unique qualities or capabilities EA contributes to each may be partially complete, may be only somewhat clearly explained and/or may only somewhat correctly relate EA to the phases; and/or may not demonstrate an adequate understandin g of course concepts, analysis, and critical thinking. Initiation/ 9-10 Points Planning/ Concept phase 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points 10 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points 10 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points 10 Criteria Requirements analysis phase Design phase 7/8/2014 < 60% Well Below Standard s Possib le Points 3 Criteria 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards 70-79% Meets Standards 60-69% Below Standards < 60% Well Below Standard s 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points 10 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points 10 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points 10 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points 10 More than two scholarly sources other than the class resources are incorporated and used effectively, contextualize d, appropriately researched and supported, and synthesized with original arguments. Sources used are credible, More than two scholarly sources other than the class resources are incorporated and used effectively, appropriatel y researched and supported, and support original arguments. Sources used are credible, Two scholarly sources other than the class resources are properly incorporate d and used. Uses APA format for references and citations. Two 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, Development phase Integrati on and testing phase Impleme n-tation/ Deploym ent/ Support/ Maintenance phase External Researc h 7/8/2014 Possib le Points No external research is incorporat ed or reference listed is not cited within text. 4 Criteria Format 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards relevant, and timely. Proper APA style is used for citations and references. relevant, and timely. Proper APA style is used for citations and references. 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points Paper reflects Paper reflects effective organization; follows instructions provided; is written in third person; has few errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; doublespaced, 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. 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. 70-79% Meets Standards 60-69% Below Standards < 60% Well Below Standard s Possib le Points 6 Points 0-5 Points 10 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. and/or are not effective or appropriate; and/or are not credible, relevant, or timely. May not use APA format. TOTAL Points Possible 7/8/2014 100 5