Option A: Write a progress report as Frank requests, obfuscating the status of t

Option A: Write a progress report as Frank requests, obfuscating the status of the draft.
Frank seems to know how this works, though you seem to recall from an old technical communication course you once took that progress reports should be truthful so people can make good decisions based on good data.
Review the “Progress Report Tips” document in Assignments for advice on the progress report genre. It is a specialized memo, not long, but every word counts.
Technically, attaching an incomplete file would give Boyd reasonable cause to delay payment, even if a complete file were included later, as Frank suggests.
Context matters. Make sure you understand the situation before you attempt to manipulate it. Boyd is a valued client and will want to know, at minimum, the status of the draft and whether payment is due and when. If you leave too much ambiguity in the memo about what happens next, he’ll need to follow up by phone or email, risking discovery of Frank’s attempt to cover up the incomplete draft.Option B: Write a progress report that tells the true status of the draft.Frank may not be pleased, and neither may Justin Boyd, or Felicia, but you will have told the truth.
There may be more going on here that Frank is not telling you.
Review the “Progress Report Tips” document in Assignments for advice on the progressreport genre. It is a specialized memo, not long, but every word counts.
Context matters. Remember Boyd wants to know the status of the draft and whetherpayment is required. The contract does not require Boyd to pay Spectrum if the draft is incomplete by the due date; if you word the memo too aggressively or unrealistically, he can simply walk away without paying a cent. Have a plan to remedy the situation – a new due date for the date, reassurances it will be complete then, no pressure to pay now, etc.