"This manual provides a methodology for trainers and media support organizations interested in providing courses on the coverage of avian influenza. It also provides a sample three-day training course agenda, complete with suggested lectures, discussion topics, exercises, suggested reading, field trip planning, and field safety guidelines for journalists covering avian influenza. The manual uses basic sources on avian influenza, including information from World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), scientific journals and academic research. It also provides links to resources for trainers designing their own courses. The manual offers practical suggestions for trainers to help journalists tailor avian influenza knowledge gained from the training sessions to the specific needs of their audience." (p.6)