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How to Make Mango Jam

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Making jam is a great way to capture the natural sweetness and delicate flavor of mangoes. Chop the mangoes into small pieces and cook them with lots of sugar, lemon juice, and pectin. You can even customize your mango jam to come up with completely unique flavor combinations. Once the jam is as thick as you like, transfer it to sterilized jars and enjoy the jam on toast, waffles, or pancakes. [ Edit ] Ingredients [ Edit ] Basic Mango Jam 6 to 7 large mangoes 1 cup (200 g) of sugar of lemon juice 2 tablespoons (25 g) of powdered pectin Makes 2 cups (650 g) of jam [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Cooking Basic Mango Jam Slice the flesh from 6 or 7 large mangoes. Rinse the mangoes and put them on a cutting board. Hold a mango against the board and carefully cut down 1 side of it. Try to cut as close to the seed in the center, so you're able to remove the most fruit. Then, slice down the other side of the mango. Scoop the flesh from both pieces and chop it into pieces. [1] U...

How to Make a Paper Straw

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Paper straws come in all sorts of colors and are a great way to add a unique touch to any event. They can get expensive, however, and sometimes you just can't find the exact color or pattern that you need. Fortunately, it's possible to make paper straws at home. All you need to get started are dowels, scrapbooking paper, some glue, and paraffin wax. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Cutting and Rolling the Straws Cut patterned scrapbooking paper into wide strips. Find some scrapbooking paper in a pattern that you like, then use a paper slicer or paper guillotine to cut it into wide strips. How many strips you cut is up to you. Each strip will make 1 straw. [1] Don't use scrapbooking cardstock; it's too stiff and heavy to hold curls, which is vital to making straws. [2] You can also use printer paper for plain white straws. Look for standard, patterned scrapbooking paper. It's a medium-weight, paper. [3] Apply glue to the back of a strip, from a long edge. Flip a ...

How to Write a Research Statement

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The research statement is a very common component of job applications in academia. The statement provides a summary of your research experience, interests, and agenda for reviewers to use to assess your candidacy for a position. Because the research statement introduces you as a researcher to the people reviewing your job application, it’s important to make the statement as impressive as possible. After you’ve planned out what you want to say, all you have to do is write your research statement with the right structure, style, and formatting! [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Planning Your Research Statement Ask yourself what the major themes or questions in your research are. Outline the main questions that drive your research and that you strive to answer. Write these questions and topics down so that you’ll be better able to articulate them in your research statement. [1] For example, some of the major themes of your research might be slavery and race in the 18th century, the efficacy...

How to Have a Good Job Interview

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Getting a job interview is an exciting and scary experience. You want to make a great impression on your interviewer and get the job, but you likely feel super nervous. To have a good interview, do your homework ahead of time by researching the employer, reviewing the job description, and planning how you’ll answer questions. Then, make a good impression by dressing professionally and arriving on time. When you’re talking to your interviewer, focus on how you fit the company and try to give memorable answers. Then, follow up with the interviewer to increase your chances of getting hired. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Doing Your Homework Research the potential employer before the interview. Type the name of the company into your favorite internet search engine. Review their website, then check out their recent postings on social media. Next, look for news articles about the company. Learn as much as you can so you can show that knowledge in your interview. [1] Pay attention to the com...