diff --git a/src/graph/nodes.py b/src/graph/nodes.py
index f0f8ae4..51a83c5 100644
--- a/src/graph/nodes.py
+++ b/src/graph/nodes.py
@@ -853,7 +853,8 @@ def reporter_node(state: State, config: RunnableConfig):
     # Get collected citations for the report
     citations = state.get("citations", [])
 
-    # If we have collected citations, provide them to the reporter
+    # Build citation messages for the reporter
+    citation_list = ""
     if citations:
         citation_list = "\n\n## Available Source References (use these in References section):\n\n"
         for i, citation in enumerate(citations, 1):
@@ -869,13 +870,6 @@ def reporter_node(state: State, config: RunnableConfig):
         
         logger.info(f"Providing {len(citations)} collected citations to reporter")
 
-        invoke_messages.append(
-            HumanMessage(
-                content=citation_list,
-                name="system",
-            )
-        )
-
     observation_messages = []
     for observation in observations:
         observation_messages.append(
@@ -892,6 +886,17 @@ def reporter_node(state: State, config: RunnableConfig):
     )
     invoke_messages += compressed_state.get("messages", [])
 
+    # Append citations AFTER observations so they are closest to the LLM's
+    # generation point.  This reduces the chance of the model "forgetting"
+    # real URLs and fabricating plausible-looking ones instead.
+    if citation_list:
+        invoke_messages.append(
+            HumanMessage(
+                content=citation_list,
+                name="system",
+            )
+        )
+
     logger.debug(f"Current invoke messages: {invoke_messages}")
     response = get_llm_by_type(AGENT_LLM_MAP["reporter"]).invoke(invoke_messages)
     response_content = response.content
diff --git a/src/prompts/reporter.md b/src/prompts/reporter.md
index 69b929d..2d978b3 100644
--- a/src/prompts/reporter.md
+++ b/src/prompts/reporter.md
@@ -60,23 +60,31 @@ Structure your report in the following format:
    - Always use the first level heading for the title.
    - A concise title for the report.
 
-2. **Key Points**
+2. **Key Citations**
+   - List all references IMMEDIATELY after the title, before any analysis content.
+   - This section MUST come early to ensure all URLs are accurate and verifiable.
+   - Only use URLs that appear in the provided source material or 'Available Source References'.
+   - Include an empty line between each citation for better readability.
+   - Format: `- [Source Title](URL)`
+   - NEVER fabricate or guess URLs. If a URL is not available, omit it.
+
+3. **Key Points**
    - A bulleted list of the most important findings (4-6 points).
    - Each point should be concise (1-2 sentences).
    - Focus on the most significant and actionable information.
 
-3. **Overview**
+4. **Overview**
    - A brief introduction to the topic (1-2 paragraphs).
    - Provide context and significance.
 
-4. **Detailed Analysis**
+5. **Detailed Analysis**
    - Organize information into logical sections with clear headings.
    - Include relevant subsections as needed.
    - Present information in a structured, easy-to-follow manner.
    - Highlight unexpected or particularly noteworthy details.
    - **Including images from the previous steps in the report is very helpful.**
 
-5. **Survey Note** (for more comprehensive reports)
+6. **Survey Note** (for more comprehensive reports)
    {% if report_style == "academic" %}
    - **Literature Review & Theoretical Framework**: Comprehensive analysis of existing research and theoretical foundations
    - **Methodology & Data Analysis**: Detailed examination of research methods and analytical approaches
@@ -132,10 +140,10 @@ Structure your report in the following format:
    - This section is optional for shorter reports.
    {% endif %}
 
-6. **Key Citations**
-   - List all references at the end in link reference format.
-   - Include an empty line between each citation for better readability.
-   - Format: `- [Source Title](URL)`
+7. **Key Citations** (repeated at end for completeness)
+   - Repeat the same citation list from section 2 at the end of the report.
+   - This ensures references are accessible both at the beginning and end.
+   - ONLY use URLs from the provided source material. NEVER fabricate URLs.
 
 # Writing Guidelines
 
@@ -372,9 +380,10 @@ Structure your report in the following format:
 
 - If uncertain about any information, acknowledge the uncertainty.
 - Only include verifiable facts from the provided source material.
-- Structure your report to include: Key Points, Overview, Detailed Analysis, Survey Note (optional), and References.
+- Structure your report to include: Key Citations, Key Points, Overview, Detailed Analysis, Survey Note (optional), and References.
 - Use inline citations [n] in the text where appropriate.
 - The number n must correspond to the source index in the provided 'Available Source References' list.
+- NEVER fabricate or guess URLs. Only use URLs that appear in the provided source material or 'Available Source References'.
 - Make the inline citation a link to the reference at the bottom using the format `[[n]](#ref-n)`.
 - In the References section at the end, list the sources using the format `[[n]](#citation-target-n) **[Title](URL)**`.
 - PRIORITIZE USING MARKDOWN TABLES for data presentation and comparison. Use tables whenever presenting comparative data, statistics, features, or options.