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:

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 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 4 pages in length (not counting cover any sheet or reference). 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). Submit your paper in Word format via your Assignments Folder as an attached document with your group members names and student numbers included.