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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

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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

90-100%

Far Above Standards

80-89%

Above Standards

70-79% Meets Standards

60-69%

Below Standards

< 60%

Well Below Standards

Possible Points

Introduction

5 Points

A sophisticated introduction sets

the stage for the

paper.

4 Points

A well-written introduction sets

the stage for the

paper.

3.5 Points

The introduction adequately sets

the stage for the

paper.

3 Points

The introduction does not

adequately set

the stage for the paper.

0-2 Points

No introduction

included.

5

Description of

Framework –

Quality

18-20 Points

Description of

framework is clear and

thorough and demonstrates

sophisticated understanding of

course concepts.

16-17 Points

Description of

framework is clear and

complete and demonstrates

good understanding

of course

concepts.

14-15 Points

Description of

framework includes the main

points, and demonstrates

adequate understanding of

course concepts.

12-13 Points

Description of

framework may be incomplete,

and/or may not demonstrate

adequate understanding

of course

concepts.

0-11 Points

Description of

framework is not included

or little is presented.

20

Description of

Framework –

Coverage

27-30 Points

Sophisticated

description

covers purpose, scope,

principles, types of structures

used, as appropriate to

the selected

framework.

24-26 Points

Clear and

complete

description covers purpose,

scope, principles, types

of structures used, as

appropriate to

the selected framework.

21-23 Points

Description

adequately covers

purpose, scope, principles, and

types of structures, as

appropriate to the selected

framework.

18-20 Points

Description may

not adequately

cover purpose, scope,

principles, and/or types of

structures, as appropriate to

the selected

framework.

0-17 Points

Little or no

coverage of

these areas is provided.

30

Strengths

and

Weaknesses of

Framework

11-12 Points

Strengths and

Weaknesses identified are

clear, compelling, and

9-10 Points

Strengths and

Weaknesses identified are

clear, and are directly related

7-8 Points

Description of

strengths and weaknesses are

related to the framework;

6 Points

Description of

strengths and weaknesses may

not be clear, may not be

0-5 Points

Few or no

strengths or weaknesses

identified and explained.

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Criteria

90-100%

Far Above Standards

80-89%

Above Standards

70-79% Meets Standards

60-69%

Below Standards

< 60%

Well Below Standards

Possible Points

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.

Examples of Use

11-12 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.

9-10 Points

More than two

examples of organizations

that have used

the framework are identified

and pertinent points are

included in the discussion,

using clear

writing.

7-8 Points

Two examples of

organizations that have used the

framework are

identified and their use of the

framework is adequately

discussed.

6 Points

Two or fewer

examples of organizations

are identified

and/or their use of the

framework may not be

adequately discussed.

0-5 Points

No examples

of use of the framework

are identified

or minimal effort is

demonstrated.

12

External

Research

9-11 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.

8 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.

7 Points

Three scholarly

sources other than the class resources

are properly incorporated and

used. Uses APA

format for references and

citations.

6 Points

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

0-5 Points

No external

research is incorporated

or reference listed is not

cited within

text.

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Criteria

90-100%

Far Above Standards

80-89%

Above Standards

70-79% Meets Standards

60-69%

Below Standards

< 60%

Well Below Standards

Possible Points

timely. May not use APA format.

Conclusion

5 Points

Conclusion is

convincing, effective and

relevant. Demonstrates

sophisticated analysis and critical thinking.

4 Points

Conclusion is

effective and relevant.

Demonstrates analysis and

critical thinking.

3.5 Points

Conclusion is

provided and is

relevant.

3 Points

Conclusion is

somewhat effective and/or relevant.

0-2 Points

No conclusion

provided, or minimal effort demonstrated.

5

Format

9-10 Points

Paper reflects

effective organization and

sophisticated writing; follows

instructions

provided; is written in third

person; uses correct

structure,

grammar, and spelling; double-

spaced and presented in a

professional

format using Word.

8 Points

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.

7 Points

Paper has some organization; may have some errors in sentence structure, grammar and spelling. Is double

spaced and written in third person.

6 Points

Paper is not well organized, and/or contains several grammar and/or spelling errors; and/or is

not double-spaced and written in third person.

0-5 Points

Paper is extremely poorly written, has

many grammar and/or

spelling errors, or does not convey the

information.

5

TOTAL

Points

Possible

100