This paper is about the Movie Uncut Gems
Outline the proposed performance research topic (no more than two pages) and how you will address all
or some of the following areas (you may add more areas, as well):
• Why do you think this performance piece has Jewish cultural themes in it?
• What message, using these Jewish cultural themes, does the performance artist/writer want to tell their
audience?
• What is the history of the performance piece – both in the historical context that it may be depicting; and
what is the history of the performance piece?
• What is the performing artist or creator’s background and identity?
• How is the performance artist/creator’s identity part of the piece
• Does this piece have an impact on the field of performance/theatre/film (etc.) overall?
• What is the artistic (aesthetic) sensibility of the piece and how does it contribute to the Jewishness in it?
IMPORTANT: You MUST also include a list of books, articles, and sources (not all “online,” meaning
some must come from a library) you will be consulting for your research.
You MUST have this approved before you can submit your final paper. I will make comments. on D2L
when you submit the proposal. Your paper needs to examine the subject in some depth (using the questions above), with critical thinking
applied to your source material, and documentation (in the text or notes) for any statements of opinion or
controversial statements.
You need to consider your subject within the themes and ideas we have looked at in class – how does this
topic fit in and relate to other topics in the context of the period?
Finally you need to make the case for whether the performance piece is successful or not; and why?
The paper is 10 double-spaced typed pages (font size 10-12 with normal margins), with
appropriate footnotes (or endnotes) (Chicago Manual of Style format)
You should consult at least 3 different sources, at least 1 of them must be a reputable
source that is not from the internet. Primary sources are even the better. You may use web sources when
appropriate. Include a bibliography in proper format· To get full credit, you must have turned in a
proposal and had it approved.
Grading: The research paper will be 30 points of your grade.
You are the writer, either critical or historical. This paper must be your own work – it must
reflect your own thinking on the topic, and your own research and investigation. You will consult
and cite your sources, but you must also apply your own interpretations. Plagiarism in any form –
copying of the words of another will not be permitted in this paper. You will get no credit for a paper
with substantial plagiarism – if in doubt, ask me. Be particularly careful about cut-and-paste jobs from the
web.
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