This research paper will compare and contrast Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC Models).  The research paper must be submitted using Safe Assign.

• The paper will be five pages:  (a) Describe the 7 Step SDLC – 2 pages, (b) Describe a different SDLC Model (4 step or 12 step) – 2 pages, (c) Compare and contrast the 7 Step Model and the second model you selected (4 step or 12 step) – 1 page.  Your prior IST textbooks are an excellent source for finding SDLC models. Review chapter 17 in the text before beginning this paper.  DO NOT discuss Methods in this paper (waterfall, rad etc…).  You need to find other SDLC models, the models will be called SDLC …some may have four steps and others may have 12 steps.  
• APA format; Minimum of 4 professional/peer review references.  Note: Professional references refer to books and journals.  (Typical internet resources are not considered professional resources). 
• You must open the ‘SDLC’ link located above to attach/submit your finished document.