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• Our new model investigates the socio-cognitive impact of sourcing. • Sourcing is influenced by different elements, as text and messenger's characteristics for example. • When sourcing improves, so does source memory. However, this requires that participants pay attention to the source of their information. • The effectiveness of sourcing should be measured not only in terms of sourcing skills, but also in terms of participants' ability to think critically about an issue. The present article is a theoretical review on source evaluation. We define source evaluation, also called sourcing, as attending to, evaluating, and using available or accessible information about the sources of textual content. The main objectives of this article are (1) to propose a new model of the socio-cognitive impact of sourcing; (2) to examine what influences sourcing; (3) to investigate the link between sourcing and source memory; and (4) the relation between sourcing and critical thinking. We will also discuss implications for future research in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]