Before talking much about the paper it would be nice if we know the meaning of the paper itself. Writing is a written essay. Which is the result of a research, observation, review in a particular field that is arranged systematically.
The language of the paper is composed of two different words of work and writing. The word works in KBBI has the meaning of work, artificial, creation and the results of deeds (especially for the results of the essay). While writing means a letter or number made with pen or other stationery.
From the meaning of each of the above words, then we can draw conclusions. That paper is an essay that we write in a field. Or an essay on the outcome of a thought, an observation in a particular field that is written directed.
There is also a saying that the paper is the idea of someone who poured into the form of writing. You need to know Indonesian is not an exact science like math. Naturally when there is a difference in explaining, but basically the meaning remains the same.
After knowing some explanations about the paper. It would be nice if we also know the types of writing itself. So that we can distinguish between one paper and another.