Paperwork is the task of filling out forms, especially when they're literally on paper. ... Paperwork is a collective noun, meaning it appears in a singular form but refers to such tasks as a group.

How do you spell paper work?

English Language Learners Definition of paperwork

: routine work that involves writing letters, reports, etc.

Which is correct paperwork or paperworks?

1 Answer. Neither the term paperworks or stuffs would be appropriate for academic writing (unless it's discussing this particular phenomenon of the vernacular). Paperwork and stuff (no 's' on either) would be the correct terms, as they're collective nouns and may be either singular or plural, depending on usage.