Headline contains a subject and verb either in the main or secondary level. Headline is written in present, present perfect, or future tense. Splitting of complex verbs, phrases and modifiers from words they modify is avoided. Accuracy is not sacrificed for creativity. Main headline is not dependent on secondary headlines.
Secondary headlines emphasize the unusual or significant aspect of the news.
Grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct. Contestants may use upstyle or downstyle headlines. Contestants need not complete all six headlines in order to win. The selection of winners is a subjective process and therefore, it is possible for five good headlines to win over six mediocre headlines and so on. Headlines that are shorter than the prescribed count should not be disqualified.