EE Reflections

First Reflection:
While pondering for topics, I was clearly focused on the subject ITGS as studying the implementation of IT systems, their uses, and their impact on the respective stakeholders is duly fascinating to me. I took to brainstorming for an appropriate topic of research and while browsing the news, I came across a news article which stated that an Alexa device had recorded a person’s conversation without consent and sent it to one of their contacts. This intrigued me as I am an avid user of a voice assistant and utilize it to do many miscellaneous tasks throughout the day. It provoked a question in my mind as to what aspects of living are we giving up to enjoy the convenience of such technologies?
I gained interest towards the topic, which propelled me towards further investigating it and then framing my RQ – An analysis of the security, reliability and efficiency factors of the use of voice assistants in India in comparison to the world. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
I decided to keep my focus towards an Indian perspective as I was more familiar with it and also because the technology was relatively new to the Indian market.

 

Interim Reflection:

As I progressed with my research, I was able to identify many other issues complying with the IT system which were vital to the investigation as they helped me analyze the IT system’s credibility. However, I had to change my approach towards the research due to the technology being relatively new to an Indian audience, hence it was appropriate to rely on primary research only to collect reliable responses which were then to be compared to worldwide data that was obtained through secondary research.
Overall, I think that my research was successful as it enabled me to draw conclusions and obtain an insight into the IT system.

 

Final Reflection:

During the span of the research, I had faced several issues while finding reliable sources for the essay, however, with the support of my supervisor, I was able to tackle them appropriately. I had kept a record of all the resources that were utilized in my essay along with the sections where the information will be written in a spreadsheet so that the essay would be organized and well structured. The process of writing was serene and surprisingly, it was a very jovial process as I really liked the final draft that I was able to produce.
I enjoyed the journey throughout, as I was able to learn numerous concepts of the IT system and was able to obtain a completely different insight into the IT system and the way it affects us on a day to day basis.
Although, If I were to conduct this research again, I would include interviews with experts to gain further knowledge about the IT system and hence be able to come to a better conclusion. Furthermore, If given the chance I would like to conduct this research again as it has been a very engaging experience.

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