While most researchers value the truth and strive to produce high-quality work that can be replicated, some researchers have been accused of committing research fraud. Research misconduct is a serious issue and damages the integrity of the field as a whole. That being said, research misconduct isn’t always obvious. In fact, even prestigious journals have accepted work that has later been classified as research fraud. This article will delve into research fabrication and falsification, its effects, and how it can be prevented.