How can I find a DOI or URL for my reference?
Answer
To find the DOI of a resource:
- Go to Crossref and click the metadata tab
- Paste the article title in the search box and click search
If a DOI is not available, find a URL:
- Search for the journal publisher on the internet (try a search like: Educational Researcher journal publisher)
- On the publisher's website, look for a link to "Archives" or "Issues" and try to get as close to the location of the article as you can
- Copy the URL for the reference
If the article cannot be found elsewhere, such as if the publisher no longer has a website, the reference ends after the page numbers.
Test your DOIs and URLs! Follow these directions if the article or resource is not recoverable.
Please note: APA has special rules for resources found in ERIC, as well as for dissertations in ProQuest and institutional repositories.