How to Format a DOI in APA 7th Edition

How to format a DOI in APA 7th edition citations.

In APA 7th edition, DOIs are presented as hyperlinks: https://doi.org/xxxxx. Always include DOIs when available.

APA 7th Edition Format

Include DOI as: https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx at the end of journal citations

Example Citation

Smith, J. (2021). Study findings. Journal Name, 5(2), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1037/abc0000123

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→ How to Cite a Journal Article in APA (7th Edition)
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Quick APA Rules

  • Author: Lastname, F. I.
  • Up to 20 authors listed
  • No author → title first
  • No date → (n.d.)
  • Books/journals → italicized
  • DOI: https://doi.org/…
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