Critique

Begin by reading:

• “How #MeToo Taught Me I Can Never Be a Man” by Alex Myers
• “No, It’s Not Your Opinion. You’re Just Wrong.” by Jef Rouner

Your writing task:

Choose one of these essays and write an academic critique. The critique should communicate your understanding of the article’s main points and offer an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses.

NOTE: Please do not write a critique of both articles. Choose one or the other.

Mechanical details:

• The final product will be typed and double-spaced according to MLA format.
• The essay will be at least 1300 words long. (That’s about 4 pages in standard format.)
• If the paper does not meet the minimum length requirement, it will be penalized. If you can’t think up enough material for four pages, ask for help! Go to the Writing Center! Ask the instructor for advice!
• The final copy of the paper will be submitted through the Blackboard drop box. To submit your essay, open the Course Essentials folder at the top of our Blackboard page and find this essay’s drop box in the Written Assignment Drop Boxes folder.

Due dates:

1. Analyzing your draft: Bring your rough draft of Essay #3 to class Friday, October 16, 2026
2. Peer Editing: Bring two paper copies of your rough draft of Essay #3 to class Monday, October 19, 2026
3. Final Copy Due: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

This essay is worth 100 points.