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A literature review is more than just a summary of the literature
I do not agree with the assertion that a literature review is more than an outline, this is
based on the fact that a literature review is not based on new knowledge but instead presents a
summary of what is already known about a topic. A literature review presents the findings of
other scholars and researchers about a matter of significance. The report is not an idea of an
individual about a topic but rather a summary of the ideas collected from various researchers and
their opinions about an item in question. A literature review places its focus on academic
literature. The key focus of a literature review, however, is the data that was collected by other
researchers and the associated theories. The report serves many functions within the research,
including offering a platform for the application of relevant knowledge within research (Maggio,
Sewell & Artino 2016).
Case of poor scientific, ethical conduct reported in the news
One of the unethical scientific behaviors reported includes the activities performed by
He Jiankui, who was a Chinese scientist. Mr. He Jiankui said that he had developed the first
genetically modified human beings. He had altered the DNA of twin babies be before they were
born. He led to the development of embryo’s that were designed to be resistant to HIV and
AIDS. Scientists used CRISPR-Cas9 to perform this. The scientists located both in China and in
the world who spoke about the activities performed by He Jiankui and stated that it was
unethical. Fellow scientists have been warned from following the same path. This behavior was
promoted by the fact that few rules and regulations controlled the activities of scientists and
researchers in the scientific field (Dyer 2019).

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References
Maggio, L.A., Sewell, J.L. and Artino Jr, A.R., 2016. The literature review: a foundation for
high-quality medical education research. Journal of graduate medical education, 8(3),
pp.297-303.
Dyer, O., 2019. Creator of first gene edited babies faces “stern” punishment.