Essay, thesis (5)

I believe the answer is:

paper

I believe this is a double definition.

'essay' is the first definition.
(paper is a kind of essay)

'thesis' is the second definition.
(thesis is an academic paper)

(Other definitions for paper that I've seen before include "daily read?" , "Literary essay" , "Sort of clip" , "Essay; rag" , "News medium" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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