piece of writing, written material, writing - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing"

dissertation, thesis - a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

pamphlet, tract - a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet

monograph - a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject