1. Above all else, your article should be suitable for publication in
The Daily Telegraph's weekly science page and be around 700 words in length. Articles over 800 words will be disqualified.
2. Your article should discuss science in an entertaining, informative and original way while being clear, concise and accessible to the non-specialist newspaper reader.
3. Journalistic methods will be favoured, such as seeking an interview with a scientist, rather than simply rewriting his or her published research. Evaluate each source of information in terms of its relevance, worth and veracity.
4. If you feel diagrams or illustrations would be helpful, include them or
a description in your entry. It doesn't matter how sketchy they are.
5. Scientific jargon should either be avoided or explained.
6. Make sure you keep a copy of your entry for yourself.
