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What is a DOI and do all APA references have to have a DOI?

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DOI stands for Digital Object Identifier. You use them in APA referencing when they are specified in your journal article or book. Not all articles and books will have a DOI but if one is present use the DOI instead of the URL. See below for the excerpt about this from the Ara APA Referencing Guide.