as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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list five steps for writing an essay.
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five steps for writing an essay include: 
1. brainstorming ideas and choosing a topic.
2. structuring the essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
3. gathering sources, reading, and researching.
4. writing a draft and making revisions.
5. editing and proofreading the essay.
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