Q. How do I reformat a link into a DOI address for my citation?

For citations, a DOI URL should start with: https://doi.org/ and continue with the DOI itself, which always begins with the number 10 (for example: 10.12930/NACADA-18-30)

DOI's are unique identifiers that create a persistent link to online content. In the reference entry, they are the last element and should be formatted as hyperlinks, for example:

Lienemann, B. A., & Stopp, H. T. (2013). The association between media exposure of interracial relationships and attitudes toward interracial relationships. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 43, E398–E415. https://doi-org.hacc.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/jasp.12037

It is recommended to use the DOI whenever possible. If no DOI is present, it is OK to include the URL instead.

How do I create an acceptable DOI link?

When accessing articles through library databases and online journals, the DOI link provided might include information unique to HACC students and faculty.

Do not include the proxy part of the link (.hacc.idm.oclc.org) in the reference entry. To revise this DOI link:

1. Change doi-org to doi.org (change the hyphen to a dot)
2. Delete this part: .hacc.idm.oclc.org 

That will give you a DOI link that looks like this:

https://doi.org/10.1111/jasp.12037