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What is a URL?

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a web address.  Unlike a DOI, the URL of an item changes when the item's location on the Web changes.  Because websites change frequently, URLs are not as stable as a DOIs.

Example;

http://www.tru.ca/library.html

When to Include a URL in an APA Reference

If an online source has a DOI, then you do not need to include an URL (unless your instructor has expressly asked that you do so).

If an online source does NOT have a DOI, then you do need to include a URL. Which URL you use depends on the type of source, so use the tabs above to find out which URL to use. 

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