Small papers usually refer to papers published in journals, which are different from graduation papers or degree papers. A short paper published in a journal. Generally, the number of words is between 1500 and 3000 words, but in some cases it does not exceed 5000 words, especially if the space is limited. Graduation thesis. Usually, the requirement is more than 5,000 words, and some major or key colleges may have higher requirements, reaching more than 10000 words. The content is mainly academic research or event summary, and the requirements are relatively simple compared with graduation thesis. In some schools, thesis may be one of the graduation conditions for graduate students, sometimes as a bonus item for evaluating scholarships, or as academic proof for job hunting and professional title evaluation. The writing of small papers usually includes three elements: argument, argument and argumentation, aiming at expressing the author's views and research results.