What is a DOI?

Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are sometimes used in place of URLs for journal articles, and other digital sources, which you might come across in your assignment.

Watch this video to learn more about them.

Reflect

  • What source materials have you come across that use DOIs?
  • How would you reference those source materials for an upcoming assignment?

Note down your thoughts below.

When noting down your thoughts in context to an upcoming assignment, remember to check:

  1. The referencing style that you are required to use for the assignment
  2. The credibility of the sources that you are using. If you are unsure, speak to your subject or course tutor.