What's the difference between an essay and a research paper?
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essay

1.A short literary composition on a single subject,usually presenting the personal view of the author.

Something resembling such a composition:a photojournalistic essay.

2.A testing or trial of the value or nature of a thing:an essay of the students' capabilities.

A Research Paper is a type of academic writing that needs more theoretical,significant and methodical level of inquiry.Although a research paper is a kind of term paper,it is important to note that some term papers don’t require academic research.Hence,not all research papers can be considered as term papers

3.An initial attempt or endeavor,especially a tentative attempt.