This document outlines an assignment to write a 3-5 page paper explaining how enterprise architecture (EA) supports and enables the systems development life cycle (SDLC) phases. Specifically, the paper should describe what EA is and then explain how it supplements each SDLC phase: initiation/planning/concept, requirements analysis, design, development, integration and testing, and implementation/deployment/support/maintenance. At least two scholarly sources beyond course materials must be cited to receive full points. The completed paper should be submitted via the Assignments Folder as a Word attachment with the student's last name in the filename. A grading rubric is provided to ensure all aspects are covered.