Should we do the research paper in batxillerat?

In my opinion the research paper is a good way to learn more things about the topic you have chosen.
Firstly, I have to say that for me it was interesting and also funny to do it. I think that before you choose the topic you have to be sure that you would be interested in doing it. I also have to say that Catalonia is the only place where we have to do the research paper.
Furthermore, I think that it was a lot of work because at the same time we had exams and from my point of view it was one of the reasons why I retake.
Finally, I don't think that they have to eliminate the research paper but I think that it sould not be compulsory and that it could be a way to improve the final mark.