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.
Task
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
• 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.
• Explain 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.
It is highly suggested that you provide a graphic or image that explains the structure of the model you have chosen. It is not required, but highly recommended to provide additional context as it would contribute to an understanding of the framework.
Your paper will be graded on both the accuracy and completeness of your description.
Your paper should be 3-5 pages in length.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.