Types of Reading Material
and a few to be chewed and digested:
Some books are to be read only in parts,
others to be read, but not curiously, and a few
to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."
Brain Dominance
You may have heard the questions, "Right Brain vs. Left Brain." What exactly does that mean? A study done by Roger Sperry, a pioneer in behavioral investigations of the brain's hemispheres, determined that everyone is either right-brain dominant or left-brain dominant.
The right side of the brain is considered to be the more creative side, while the left side of the brain is considered to be more technical.
Here is a chart that distinguishes the particular characteristics of both the right side and left side of the brain:
| Right Brain Characteristics | Left Brain Characteristics |
| Spatial Thinking | Logical Thinking |
| Brainstorming | Making Decisions |
| Nonverbal communication | Verbal communication |
| Creativity | Calculation |
| Messy, disorganized | Organized |
| Spontaneous | Cautious |
| Rule bender/breaker | Rule follower |
| Imaginative | Analytical |
| More emotional | Less emotional |
| Strong imagination | Limited Imagination |
| Global reasoning | Analytical reasoning |
| High intuition | Low intuition |
| Creative thinking | Critical thinking |
| Highly visual | Detail oriented |
| Strong in social sciences and art | Strong in Math/Science |
| Prefer to read fiction | Prefer to read nonfiction |
Not All Reading Material Is Created Equal
As you evaluate your reading habits and purposes, you will discover there are a number of reasons for reading anything.
Some things are read primarily for entertainment, including fiction, graphic novels, and light magazine articles.
Other reading materials are read purely for information.
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