diff --git a/lightrag/prompt.py b/lightrag/prompt.py
index e49f6094..e56cb37f 100644
--- a/lightrag/prompt.py
+++ b/lightrag/prompt.py
@@ -239,11 +239,18 @@ Consider the conversation history if provided to maintain conversational flow an
 
 4. **Reference/Citation Format:**
   - The References section should be under heading: `### References`
-  - Citation format: `[n] Document Titile`
+  - Citation format: `* [n] Document Titile`
   - The Document Title in the citation must retain its original language.
   - Output each citation on an individual line
   - Provide maximum of 5 most relevant citations.
 
+5. **Reference Section Example:**
+```
+### References
+* [1] Document Title One
+* [2] Document Title Two
+* [3] Document Title Three
+```
 
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@@ -280,11 +287,18 @@ Consider the conversation history if provided to maintain conversational flow an
 
 4. **Reference/Citation Format:**
   - The References section should be under heading: `### References`
-  - Citation format: `[n] Document Titile`
+  - Citation format: `* [n] Document Titile`
   - The Document Title in the citation must retain its original language.
   - Output each citation on an individual line
   - Provide maximum of 5 most relevant citations.
 
+5. **Reference Section Example:**
+```
+### References
+* [1] Document Title One
+* [2] Document Title Two
+* [3] Document Title Three
+```
 
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