1, Thesis: Thesis is often used to refer to articles that conduct research in various academic fields and describe academic research results, which is referred to as papers for short. It is not only a means to discuss problems in academic research, but also a tool to describe academic research results in academic exchanges.

2. Argumentative essay: Argumentative essay is a common style that takes argumentation as the main way of expression and directly expresses the author's views and opinions by putting facts and reasoning.

Second, the structure is different.

1, Thesis: Thesis generally consists of title, author, abstract, keywords, text, references and appendices, some of which (such as appendices) are optional.

2. Argumentative essay: ask questions (introduction)-analyze problems (thesis)-solve problems (conclusion).

Third, the roles are different.

1. paper: professional title evaluation (professional title promotion), application for funds and projects, and research in basic fields around the world, such as medicine, mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences and other fields. Publicly publishing papers is a display and report of the latest scientific research achievements and research methods. Promote the scientific and technological progress of the whole society.

2. Argumentative essay: Argumentative essay rewards good and punishes evil, and exhorts and guides people.