I need to write 14 individual summaries for 14 different news articles article. Because these articles all have the same theme- human rights in china, i also have to write one big summary including stuff from the news articles about the theme (human rights). I already have all the news articles and i have highlighted all the main points in each article. What should my format be like and how long should the summaries be? It would also be helpful to know exactly how to write a summary. Thanks!

Your best bet would be to summarize the leads (first paragraph) of the stories. Or look at the first three paragraphs of the stories. That is generally what the crux of the story is about.

You could summarize by writing something like, "Recent news reports about human rights in China show that ________"

Focus on the main themes and highlight at least three points from the stories. Good luck.

What are the criterias for a news item and what are the criterias for a feature article?

I need to write both a news item and a feature article in an assignment so it is important I know the differences between these two.

A feature article is usually begun on the front page of a newspaper, and has a headline accompanying it.
A news item is usually inside the papers inner pages, with a very small headline.

Haiti is certainly the biggest news event right now. Compared to CNN and MSNBC, Fox News’ coverage of this major catastrophe has been very light. Fox spent more time on the ACORN tapes. Why is this? Does Fox News only devote significant amounts of time to "news" that can be politicized and used to attack the Left?

They’re like Pat, They think Haitians deserved it because they made a pact with the devil.

I want to become a news anchor. I have the looks, talent, and willpower, but I need to know what else I can do to be successful. I don’t necessarily want to become famous, but I would like to support myself adequately. What can I do to assure success, and how long will I have to work to become a news anchor?

You have to be very competitive and good at doing stuff fast. Being able to quickly do a story and be articulate. Be able to interview people well and make them feel important when you interview them. You will most likely be a reporter before you be an anchor. A lot of it is luck too so GOOD LUCK!!!

I’ve always wondered how they did those cool text animations and spinning channel logos (such as fox news) or the opening title sequences with all the flashy words and animations. This is just out of curiosity.

Many of them use Zaxwerks programs. I’ve used Invigorator for years and it’s quite cool. Zaxwerks,com.