The manual is written by two world-known polygraph experts, Tuvia Shurany and Nathan Gordon to assist polygraph examiners maximize the information they can obtain during the interview and creating the proper psychological focus of the examinee to ensure accurate data collection.

Key features of the manual are presentations to introduce each phase of the polygraph procedure and maximize information gathering, numerous forms to be utilized during examinations, and proper methods of developing and introducing questions to ensure accurate determination of truth or deception.