Nursing papers are due soon and everyone on campus has APA questions this week.
One of the new items in APA style is the digital object identifier (DOI).
From DOI.org: "The Digital Object Identifier (DOI®) System is for identifying content objects in the digital environment. DOI® names are assigned to any entity for use on digital networks. They are used to provide current information, including where they (or information about them) can be found on the Internet. Information about a digital object may change over time, including where to find it, but its DOI name will not change.
The DOI System provides a framework for persistent identification, managing intellectual content, managing metadata, linking customers with content suppliers, facilitating electronic commerce, and enabling automated management of media. DOI names can be used for any form of management of any data, whether commercial or non-commercial. "
Digital object identifer definition.
The APA blog has a good explanation and some helpful tips on how to locate the DOI.
Crossref
Free DOI Lookup
DOI Primer on APA Blog
DOI URL FLowchart
What is a DOI video
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