A well-defined and implemented EA contributes significantly to each of the phases of the 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) isand then how it supplements and enables each of the phases of the SDLC:Initiation/planning/concept phaseSystems Analysis and Requirements phase – for this phase, please consider quality or non-functional requirements or the “ilities” (security, maintainability, etc.) System Design phaseDevelopment phaseIntegration and Test phaseImplementation phaseOperations and Maintenance phase Please refer to the Basic IT SDLClink provided in your content area for Week 8 for useful information on each phase. https://www.innovativearchitects.com/KnowledgeCent…You should explain how EA enables each phase, how it fits into each phase, and what unique qualities or capabilitiesa well-defined EA contributes that might not otherwise be available to the organization. Very important!
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Enterprise Architecture Enables Processes Paper – Individual
Assignment
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:
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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
As you have learned throughout the course, EAs can be used to support a wide variety of
information technology management processes, and an EA program strengthens IT
management activities. While there are many different flavors of development approaches
such as Waterfall, Agile (to name a few), and this assignment will focus on the System
Development Life Cycle that is largely associated with a more traditional development
approach. Even with an Agile or Agile-like approach, there is still considerable thought and
attention paid to the foundational system and software engineering processes that take
place during the development life cycle. For purposes of this assignment, let’s focus on the
different phases listed below to provide insight into how EA can influence each of these
activities.
A well-defined and implemented EA contributes significantly to each of the phases of the
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
Systems Analysis and Requirements phase – for this phase, please consider quality
or non-functional requirements or the “ilities” (security, maintainability, etc.)
System Design phase
Development phase
Integration and Test phase
Implementation phase
Operations and Maintenance phase
Please refer to the Basic IT SDLC link provided in your content area for Week 8 for useful
information on each 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. Very important!
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Please do not just cite the various stages without ensuring that you emphasize
how EA helps to enable each phase.
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.
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.
90-100%
Far Above
Standards
80-89%
Above
Standards
70-79%
Meets
Standards
60-69%
Below
Standards
< 60%
Well Below
Standards
Possible
Points
5 Points
4 Points
3.5 Points
3 Points
0-2 Points
5
A sophisticated
introduction sets
the stage for the
paper.
A well-written
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.
No
introduction
included.
13-15 Points
12 Points
10-11 Points
9 Points
0-8 Points
Explanation of
Enterprise
Architecture
Explanation is
brief but clear; is
complete enough
to set the stage
for the paper;
and
demonstrates a
sophisticated
understanding of
course concepts.
Explanation is
brief but clear;
is complete
enough to set
the stage for the
paper; and
demonstrates a
good
understanding
of course
concepts.
Explanation is
adequately
clear and
sufficiently
complete to set
the stage for
the paper, and
demonstrates
an adequate
understanding
of course
concepts.
Explanation may
be only
somewhat clear
or complete;
may or may not
demonstrate an
adequate
understanding of
course concepts.
Explanation is
not included
or little effort
is
demonstrated
.
EA
Support to
SDLC
Phases:
The explanation
of how EA
enables each of
the SDLC phases
below, how it fits
into the phase,
The explanation
of how EA
enables each of
the SDLC
phases below,
how it fits into
The
explanation of
how EA enables
each of the
SDLC phases
below, and how
The explanation
of how EA
enables each of
the SDLC phases
below, and how
it fits into the
Explanation of
how EA
enables the
SDLC phases
is missing or
Criteria
Introduction
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15
(see
below)
90-100%
Far Above
Standards
80-89%
Above
Standards
70-79%
Meets
Standards
60-69%
Below
Standards
and what unique
qualities or
capabilities EA
contributes to
each is thorough,
clearly explained,
uses
sophisticated
writing, and
correctly relates
EA to the
phases;
demonstrates a
sophisticated
level of
understanding of
course concepts,
analysis, critical
thinking, and
synthesis.
the phase, and
what unique
qualities or
capabilities EA
contributes to
each is
complete,
clearly
explained, and
correctly relates
EA to the
phases;
demonstrates a
high level of
understanding
of course
concepts,
analysis, critical
thinking, and
synthesis.
it fits into the
phase, and
what unique
qualities or
capabilities EA
contributes to
each is
presented, and
correctly
relates EA to
the phases;
demonstrates
an adequate
understanding
of course
concepts,
analysis, and
critical thinking.
phase, and what shows little
unique qualities effort.
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
understanding of
course concepts,
analysis, and
critical thinking.
Initiation/
Planning/
Concept
phase
9-10 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6 Points
0-5 Points
10
Requirements
analysis
phase
9-10 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6 Points
0-5 Points
10
Design
phase
9-10 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6 Points
0-5 Points
10
Development phase
9-10 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6 Points
0-5 Points
10
Integration
and testing
phase
9-10 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6 Points
0-5 Points
10
Implementation/
Deployment
/ Support/
Maintenance phase
9-10 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6 Points
0-5 Points
10
Criteria
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< 60%
Well Below
Standards
Possible
Points
Criteria
External
Research
90-100%
Far Above
Standards
80-89%
Above
Standards
70-79%
Meets
Standards
60-69%
Below
Standards
< 60%
Well Below
Standards
Possible
Points
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,
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.
More than two
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.
Two scholarly
sources other
than the class
resources are
properly
incorporated
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, and/or
are not effective
or appropriate;
and/or are not
credible,
relevant, or
timely. May not
use APA format.
No external
research is
incorporated
or reference
listed is not
cited within
text.
9-10 Points
8 Points
7 Points
6 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.
Paper has
some
organization;
may have
some errors in
sentence
structure,
grammar and
spelling. Is
double spaced
and written in
third person.
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.
Paper reflects
Format
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.
0-5 Points
Paper is
extremely
poorly
written, has
many
grammar
and/or
spelling
errors, or
does not
convey the
information.
TOTAL
Points
Possible
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10
100
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