Enterprise Architecture Framework Research Paper 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 should include the framework's purpose, scope, principles, and the kinds of structures it uses, as appropriate to the framework. Then, explain the framework's strengths and weaknesses. You should find at least 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.) Your paper will be graded on both the accuracy and completeness of your description; it needs to clearly and completely define the framework and its strengths and weaknesses. Illustrations will enhance your paper if they contribute to an understanding of the framework. 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 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. 7/8/2014 1 Grading Rubric Use the rubric below to be sure you have covered all aspects of this assignment. Criteria Introduct ion Descripti on of Framewo rk -Quality Descripti on of Framewo rk -Coverag e Strength 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 sophisticate d 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 does not adequately set the stage for the paper. 18-20 Points 16-17 Points 0-11 Points 27-30 Points 24-26 Points 0-17 Points Sophisticate d 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. 21-23 Points 18-20 Points Description adequately Description covers may not purpose, adequately scope, cover principles, purpose, and types of scope, structures, as principles, appropriate and/or types to the of selected structures, framework. as appropriate to the selected framework. 7 Points 0-5 7/8/2014 6 Points 5 No introductio n included. 14-15 Points 12-13 Points Description of Description Description framework Description of of includes the of framework framework main points, framework is clear and is clear and and may be thorough complete demonstrates incomplete, and and adequate and/or may demonstrate demonstrat understandin not s es good g of course demonstrat sophisticate understandi concepts. e adequate d ng of course understandi understandi concepts. ng of course ng of course concepts. concepts. 9-10 Points 8 Points Possib le Points 20 Descriptio n of framework is not included or little is presented. 30 Little or no coverage of these areas is provided. 10 2 Criteria s and Weaknes ses of Framewo rk Examples of Use External Research 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards 70-79% Meets Standards 60-69% Below Standards Strengths and Weaknesses identified are clear, compelling, and directly related to the framework, demonstrati ng a sophisticate d understandi ng of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis. Strengths and Weaknesses identified are clear, and are directly related to the framework, demonstrati ng a good understandi ng of course concepts, analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis. Description of strengths and weaknesses are related to the framework; demonstrate adequate understandin g of course concepts, analysis, and critical thinking. Description of strengths and weaknesses may not be clear, may not be directly related to the framework; and/or may not demonstrat e adequate understandi ng of course concepts, analysis, and critical thinking. 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points More than two examples of organization s that have used the framework are identified and clearly pertinent points are included in the discussion, using sophisticate d writing. 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 organization s are identified and/or their use of the framework may not be adequately discussed. 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points More than three scholarly sources Three scholarly sources other than the class Three or fewer sources other than 7/8/2014 More than two examples of organization s that have used the framework are identified and pertinent points are included in the discussion, using clear writing. More than three scholarly sources < 60% Well Below Standard s Possib le Points Points Few or no strengths or weakness es identified and explained. 0-5 Points 10 No examples of use of the framework are identified or minimal effort is demonstra ted. 0-5 Points 10 No external research 3 Criteria 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards 70-79% Meets Standards 60-69% Below Standards < 60% Well Below Standard s other than the class resources are incorporated and used effectively, contextualiz ed, appropriatel y researched and supported, and synthesized with original arguments. Sources used are credible, relevant, and timely. Proper APA style is used for citations and references. other than the class resources are incorporate d and used effectively, appropriatel y researched and supported, and support original arguments. Sources used are credible, relevant, and timely. Proper APA style is used for citations and references. resources are properly incorporated and used. Uses APA format for references and citations. the class resources may be used; may not be scholarly sources; may not be properly incorporate d 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 timely. May not use APA format. is incorporat ed or reference listed is not cited within text. 3 Points 0-2 Points 5 Points 4 Points 3.5 Points Conclusion is effective and relevant. Demonstrat es analysis and critical thinking. Conclusion is provided and is relevant. 9-10 Points 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 0-5 Points Paper Paper reflects effective organization; follows instructions Paper has some organization; may have some errors in Paper is not well organized, and/or contains Paper is extremely poorly written, has Conclusion is convincing, effective and Conclusio relevant. n Demonstrat es sophisticate d analysis and critical thinking. Format reflects effective organization 7/8/2014 Conclusion is somewhat effective and/or relevant. Possib le Points 5 No conclusion provided, or minimal effort demonstra ted. 10 4 Criteria 90-100% Far Above Standards 80-89% Above Standards 70-79% Meets Standards 60-69% Below Standards and sophisticate d writing; follows instructions provided; is written in third person; uses correct structure, grammar, and spelling; doublespaced and presented in a professional format using Word. provided; is written in third person; has few errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; doublespaced, and presented in a professional format. sentence structure, grammar and spelling. Is double spaced and written in third person. several grammar and/or spelling errors; and/or is not doublespaced and written in third person. < 60% Well Below Standard s many grammar and/or spelling errors, or does not convey the information . TOTAL Points Possible 7/8/2014 Possib le Points 100 5