Exersice 3
Consider the following assignment question from an introductory course on ecology.
Analyse the ecological threat of the common European rabbit on Australia’s diverse
ecosystems. What are the benefits of using conventional methods of control, such as
baiting and trapping, over biological controls? Consider both environmental and
economic issues in your response. Outline a plan to deal with the issue of European
rabbits in one of Australia’s national parks.
1. What kind of text is this question asking you to write? Can you tell? Explain your
choice. If you aren’t sure what kind of text it is asking for, explain what your next step
would be if you were given this assignment question.
2. Write a list of “spoken language” questions (who, what, where, why, how) that you
could ask when analysing this question.
