You may choose to complete a proposal. You may also choose to complete a report. A report usually gives the reader a rundown on an ongoing project. For the scope of this class, if you choose to complete a report, you should complete a status report.
Lab reports are out of bounds.
These chapters will give you a brief intro to proposals and reports. Chapter 15, Page 489 Exercise 3. These exercises will be in the proper format. You will include a clean copy of the project for me to grade. We'll be assigning group projects, so make sure you attend class on that day.