Checklist for guests:

I know the time, URL and password for the chat.

I have been in contact with the organiser and understand the purpose and audience.

I have participated in a practice chat.

I have thought about the topic and have prepared an initial introduction.

I have provided the organiser/moderator with my personal background information and my role in the chat.

I have checked that I can access the chat room from the computer I have requested a typist if needed.

I understand the role of the moderator.

I understand appropriate 'chatiquette'.

I am aware of using the name of the person I am responding to at the beginning of my reply.

I know how to leave the chat room.