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In APA 7th, use a DOI whenever one is available, even if the article also has a URL. 

If there is no DOI:

  • Do not include a URL for articles retrieved from academic databases (e.g. ProQuest, EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect). The reference should end after the page range. 
  • Include a URL if the article is available on a website or online journal and the URL will take readers directly to the article.

For more information see the Journal Articles page on the JCU APA guide and the APA Style website