Discuss the general assumption of the uses and gratifications theory.

The 200–300-word essay should use lecture Vignette #3 and Sundar and Limperos’ article on the uses and gratifications perspective to do the following:

Discuss the general assumption of the uses and gratifications theory.
Discuss how Haley Tardy’s (interview within the vignette) application of the theory’s ideas informed her research.
Discuss how the ideas put forth by the theory of uses and gratifications might inform your current profession and/or future project.