paper β a substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, etc.
thesis β a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections: He vigorously defended his thesis on the causes of war.
dissertation β a written essay, treatise, or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
composition β When you talk about the composition of something, you are referring to the way in which its various parts are put together and arranged.
article β An article is a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper or magazine.
treatise β a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.
theme β a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic: The need for world peace was the theme of the meeting.
discussion β an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
manuscript β the original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed, that is submitted to a publisher.
piece β a separate or limited portion or quantity of something: a piece of land; a piece of chocolate.
study β a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
disquisition β a formal discourse or treatise in which a subject is examined and discussed; dissertation.
tract β a brief treatise or pamphlet for general distribution, usually on a religious or political topic.
attempt β If you make an attempt to do something, you try to do it, often without success.
try β to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it's simple.
aim β If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it.
bid β A bid for something or a bid to do something is an attempt to obtain it or do it.
effort β exertion of physical or mental power: It will take great effort to achieve victory.