Essay
Essay writing is an intricate skill that involves more than just having a depth of understanding within a particular discipline.

Research paper
It is often the extent to which the writer applies his/her critical thinking skills that makes the difference between a mediocre and a superior research paper.

Term paper
A term paper is one that explores a particular theme and is written as a culminating exercise after having spent a term exploring a particular area of a given discipline.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism involves a wide array of writing behaviours and may be achieved by malicious intent or quite by accident.