This episode of SSP’s Early Career Development Podcast serves as an introduction to research integrity and publishing ethics- the difference between the two, examples of misconduct and mitigation, the role of education and collaboration in reducing misconduct, and some ways to stay informed on these issues. Rafal Marszalek, Chief Editor at the world’s largest journal, Scientific Reports, addresses these key themes. Hosted by Meredith Adinolfi (Cell Press) and Sara Grimme (Digital Science).