DOI, URL, and source issues in Mentur

What we found

This reference includes an unnecessary database name. Within the reference list, the source tells readers where they can find the work and changes with the type of material: it may be a publisher, journal, website, repository, DOI, or URL. None of these details belongs in every reference, so first identify what kind of work was used.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Database name is not needed” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Review author, date, title, source, DOI or URL, retrieval date, punctuation, order, and hanging indent as applicable.
3. 3Read the complete entry after the change. Confirm its punctuation and order, then check whether its author and date match the corresponding in-text citation when applicable.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapters 9 and 10: reference entries include the information readers need to identify and retrieve each source.

What we found

This reference needs to say where the work can be found. Within the reference list, the source tells readers where they can find the work and changes with the type of material: it may be a publisher, journal, website, repository, DOI, or URL. None of these details belongs in every reference, so first identify what kind of work was used.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Required database name missing” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Add the required database, archive, or repository name. Example: ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.
3. 3Read the complete entry after the change. Confirm its punctuation and order, then check whether its author and date match the corresponding in-text citation when applicable.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapters 9 and 10: reference entries include the information readers need to identify and retrieve each source.

What we found

The DOI in this reference is not written as a valid link. Within the reference list, the source tells readers where they can find the work and changes with the type of material: it may be a publisher, journal, website, repository, DOI, or URL. None of these details belongs in every reference, so first identify what kind of work was used.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “DOI format is incorrect” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Remove the “DOI:” prefix and present the identifier as a URL. Example: https://doi.org/10.1000/xyz123
3. 3Read the complete entry after the change. Confirm its punctuation and order, then check whether its author and date match the corresponding in-text citation when applicable.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapters 9 and 10: reference entries include the information readers need to identify and retrieve each source.

What we found

The DOI in this reference uses an older format. Within the reference list, the source tells readers where they can find the work and changes with the type of material: it may be a publisher, journal, website, repository, DOI, or URL. None of these details belongs in every reference, so first identify what kind of work was used.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “DOI format is obsolete” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Rewrite the DOI using the current URL format. Example: https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
3. 3Read the complete entry after the change. Confirm its punctuation and order, then check whether its author and date match the corresponding in-text citation when applicable.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapters 9 and 10: reference entries include the information readers need to identify and retrieve each source.

What we found

This reference repeats access information with both a DOI and URL. Within the reference list, the source tells readers where they can find the work and changes with the type of material: it may be a publisher, journal, website, repository, DOI, or URL. None of these details belongs in every reference, so first identify what kind of work was used.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “DOI and URL are redundant” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Keep only the DOI and omit the additional URL unless a documented exception applies. Example: https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
3. 3Read the complete entry after the change. Confirm its punctuation and order, then check whether its author and date match the corresponding in-text citation when applicable.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapters 9 and 10: reference entries include the information readers need to identify and retrieve each source.

What we found

The link in this reference ends with an unnecessary period. Within the reference list, the source tells readers where they can find the work and changes with the type of material: it may be a publisher, journal, website, repository, DOI, or URL. None of these details belongs in every reference, so first identify what kind of work was used.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Final link should not end with a period” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Remove the final period when the reference ends with a DOI or URL. Example: https://example.com
3. 3Read the complete entry after the change. Confirm its punctuation and order, then check whether its author and date match the corresponding in-text citation when applicable.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapters 9 and 10: reference entries include the information readers need to identify and retrieve each source.

What we found

This reference includes “Retrieved from” without needing it. Within the reference list, the source tells readers where they can find the work and changes with the type of material: it may be a publisher, journal, website, repository, DOI, or URL. None of these details belongs in every reference, so first identify what kind of work was used.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Retrieved-from wording is incorrect” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Remove “Retrieved from” and present the URL directly. Include a retrieval date only for content designed to change over time. Example: https://example.com
3. 3Read the complete entry after the change. Confirm its punctuation and order, then check whether its author and date match the corresponding in-text citation when applicable.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapters 9 and 10: reference entries include the information readers need to identify and retrieve each source.

What we found

This reference does not include the social account username. Within the reference list, the source tells readers where they can find the work and changes with the type of material: it may be a publisher, journal, website, repository, DOI, or URL. None of these details belongs in every reference, so first identify what kind of work was used.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “Social media reference missing a handle” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Add the account handle in brackets next to the author or group name. Example: [@username]
3. 3Read the complete entry after the change. Confirm its punctuation and order, then check whether its author and date match the corresponding in-text citation when applicable.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapters 9 and 10: reference entries include the information readers need to identify and retrieve each source.

What we found

The link in this reference needs cleanup. Within the reference list, the source tells readers where they can find the work and changes with the type of material: it may be a publisher, journal, website, repository, DOI, or URL. None of these details belongs in every reference, so first identify what kind of work was used.

How to fix it

1. 1In the report, open the observation titled “URL format is incorrect” and use its location or highlighted evidence to find the affected content.
2. 2Remove unnecessary prefixes and present the URL directly. Example: https://example.com
3. 3Read the complete entry after the change. Confirm its punctuation and order, then check whether its author and date match the corresponding in-text citation when applicable.

APA criterion

APA Publication Manual, 7th ed., Chapters 9 and 10: reference entries include the information readers need to identify and retrieve each source.