Assignment no.

2
Q1) Prepare synopsis of the allotted formal project report
A Project Report Synopsis on
Overdependence on technology

Submitted by

1. Tanmay Halde – TEIT 1 – 36

2. Varun Hatkar – TEIT 1 – 38
3. Akash Jagdale – TEIT 1 – 43
4. Prasham Jain – TEIT 1 – 44
5. Vedant Kukade – TEIT 1 – 62

Under the Guidance

Dr. Balaji Shinde

Department of Information Technology

Atharva College of Engineering, Malad, Mumbai
Academic Year 2022 – 2023
Abstract:
Technology plays a major role in our lives, and most of us may find it hard to remember a
time when phones, computers, tablets, and other devices weren’t a part of everyday life.
While technology certainly makes life easier and more convenient, many wonder whether
or not our society is too dependent on technology. So, is society too dependent on
technology? There are even more shocking facts out there to prove it.

Executive Summary:
Introduction:
Technology is the result of accumulated knowledge and application of skills, methods, and processes used
in industrial production and scientific research. Technology is embedded in the operation of
all machines and electronic devices, with or without detailed knowledge of their function, for the intended
purpose of an organization. The technologies of society consist of what is known as systems. Systems
operate by obtaining an input, altering this input through what is known as a process, and then producing
an outcome that achieves the intended purpose of the system.

Nomo phobia:
The term NOMOPHOBIA or NO MObile PHone PhoBIA is used to describe a psychological condition when
people have a fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity. The term NOMOPHOBIA is
constructed on definitions described in the DSM-IV, it has been labelled as a “phobia for a
particular/specific things”. Various psychological factors are involved when a person overuses the mobile
phone, e.g., low self-esteem, extrovert personality. The burden of this problem is now increasing globally.
Other mental disorders like, social phobia or social anxiety, and panic disorder may also precipitate
NOMOPHOBIC symptoms. It is very difficult to differentiate whether the patient becomes NOMOPHOBIC
due to mobile phone addiction or existing anxiety disorders manifest as NOMOPHOBIC symptoms. The
signs and symptoms are observed in NOMOPHOBIA cases include- anxiety, respiratory alterations,
trembling, perspiration, agitation, disorientation and tachycardia. NOMOPHOBIA may also act as a proxy to
other disorders. So, we have to be very judicious regarding its diagnosis. Some mental disorders can
precipitate NOMOPHOBIA also and vice versa. The complexity of this condition is very challenging to the
patients’ family members as well as for the physicians as NOMOPHOBIA shares common clinical symptoms
with other disorders. That's why NOMOPHOBIA should be diagnosed by exclusion.

What Are The Effects Of Technology?

Even if we are not addicted, technology can have an impact on our mental, physical, and emotional health
and wellbeing. From causing stiff necks to heightened anxiety, technology has seeped through all aspects
of our lives. And, if not used moderately, technology can really harm us, despite all its benefits —
ultimately, by making us too dependent on it.
The Effects of Technology on How We Communicate
Technology has had an effect on how we communicate. Back in the day, people had to communicate
primarily by talking to each other in person. Over time, technology gave us the unique ability to
communicate with people who were far away from us, whether it was by making a phone call, sending an
email, or shooting off a text.

Now, with a click of a button, we can talk to anyone in the world, any time of day — albeit with a few
exceptions (being in a place without Internet or phone service). This may be good in theory, but the basic
principles of healthy communication have been broken down.

The Social Effect of Technology

There’s no denying the fact that technology has made it easy for us to talk to our friends instantaneously.
But, at the same time, many of us have forgotten how to interact with others without the devices between
us. Or, they are able to use the device as a cover-up.

The Effects of Technology on the Way We Travel

Technology has strongly impacted the way we travel. Today, we are able to find where we are going much
more efficiently. This started with inventions like trains, automobiles, and planes. And, centuries later, we
have taken this light year further by utilizing the internet and phone apps to make travel easier and more
accessible.

How to tell if you’re Too Dependent on Technology

There’s nothing wrong with using technology to make life easier and more convenient. It’s when we
become too dependent on it that we need to take a step back and re-evaluate our reliance on technology.

If you’re wondering whether or not you’re too dependent on technology, ask yourself if these statements
apply to your life:

 Nothing can be done without Internet access. If you lose Internet access, you’re done working for
the day.
 You lose track of time when you’re online.
 You use calculators for simple calculations.
 You feel anxious without connection.
 You are addicted to your mobile phone and/or you allow machines to dictate your
responses/behaviors.
 You feel buyer’s remorse every time you buy a new device and/or you obsess over the latest
gadgets.
 You have a hard time disconnecting and focusing on the present. You find you’re not living in the
present and often record moments instead of appreciating them.
 You don’t have phone numbers and/or addresses memorized.
 You find it difficult to sleep.
 You don’t go out enough; socialization takes place on your phone.
 You haven’t been creative in a while.
 You’re not able to have important and serious conversations in person.
  It’s been a while since you’ve shopped at a brick-and-mortar store.
 You feel like something’s missing when you don’t have your phone.
 You have little concern for your privacy.

Conclusion:
Technology has so many advantages and benefits for society, and it’s important for us to not lose sight of
that as we critique the problems with relying on it too much. Like with anything, moderation is a good way
to not become too dependent. To mitigate this, we need to find a healthy balance between technology and
society. This could mean limiting the amount of time you spend on your phone, to giving yourself an
opportunity to find the answer to a problem without immediately searching for it online.

Is society too dependent on technology? Technology is a great resource in the classroom, and it can help us
obtain the skills we need for a successful career. But, this must come in combination with learning how to
navigate the requirements of academia and a future profession without completely relying on technology.
 Assignment no. 2
Q2) Write a sample of Progressive report in a memo format
Date: August 27, 2022

To: The Manager

From: Head of Mumbai Mirror, Research Department

Subject: A progress on how technology has made us over dependent on it.

Introduction:

The project was assigned to us on the 15th of July 2022 and our assigned date of
completion was on the 30th of August 2022. The team members that are under my
research group are Tanmay Halde & Prasham Jain working as information collectors and
other stake holders involved in this research are Varun Hatkar and Vedant Kukade as
Guides and External survey management department.

Discussion:

I am writing this to update you regarding the current status of our project on the given
topic of Over Dependence on Technology. We have completed our report and other
information based on the current research papers and active reports by other publishers.

The pending work is to collect the survey and make a written repot on the results of the
survey and a statistical report in the form of a Pie chart and a Bar graph.

Since we have 3 more days to complete our project we can assure you that the final report
on the remaining aspects of our project and the completed research will be completed in
the designated time frame.

I can assure you that there will be no delays in the research and the submission will be on
time.

Conclusion:

Thank you for your co – operation and to choose us as your research partners. We will give
you the best of the report according to your request.
 Assignment no. 2
Q3) Write a sample of Informative report in a letter format

27 August 2022

TO,
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE SKILLS,
ATHARVA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
SHRI SEVANTILAL KHANDWALA MARG.,
CHARKOP NAKA, MALAD (WEST),
MUMBAI – 400095.

SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON THE RESEARCH TOPIC “OVER DEPENDENCE ON TECHNOLOGY”

DEAR SIR,

THIS LETTER IS TO REPORT TO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE SKILLS OF

ATHARVA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING. THIS IS TO INFORM ABOUT THE PROGRESS ON THE RESEARCH TOPIC
CHOSEN BY OUR GROUP AND THE TOPIC NAME IS “OVER DEPENDENCE ON TECHNOLOGY”.

I AM THE HEAD OF THE THIS RESEARCH GROUP AND WE HAVE WORKING ON THE TOPIC “OVER
DEPENDENCE ON TECHNOLOGY”. THIS PROJECT WAS GIVEN TO US ON THE 15TH OF JULY, 2022 AND THE
DUE DATE GIVEN WAS 30TH OF AUGUST, 2022.THE INFORMATION BASED REPORT AND THE PROJECT
BASED ANALYSIS IS COMPLETED. THE SURVEY DATA COLLECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THE STATISTICAL
ANALYSIS AND REPRESENTATION OF THE SURVEY DATA IS IN PROGRESS. THE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND
REPRESENTATION OF THE SURVEY WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE EXPECTED DATE OF SUBMISSION
THAT IS 29TH AUGUST, 2022. THE FINAL REPORT WILL BE GIVEN ON THE ESTIMATED DATE THAT IS 30 TH
AUGUST, 2022.

AS THE HEAD OF THE RESEARCH GROUP I ASSURE YOU THE COMPLETION OF THE RESEARCH AND THE
REPORT ON THE 30TH OF AUGUST, 2022 WITH NO DELAYS.

YOUR SINCERELY,

TANMAY HALDE,
(HEAD OF RESEARCH GROUP)