diff --git a/lib/WebGUI/SQL.pm b/lib/WebGUI/SQL.pm
index 6238f0d17..3683d5d99 100644
--- a/lib/WebGUI/SQL.pm
+++ b/lib/WebGUI/SQL.pm
@@ -972,7 +972,8 @@ sub unconditionalRead {
 
 =head2 write ( sql, params )
 
-A method specifically designed for writing to the database in an efficient manner. 
+A method specifically designed for writing to the database in an efficient manner. Returns
+the number of rows effected.
 
 =head3 sql
 
diff --git a/lib/WebGUI/SQL/ResultSet.pm b/lib/WebGUI/SQL/ResultSet.pm
index 0e0bf7b28..86480a538 100644
--- a/lib/WebGUI/SQL/ResultSet.pm
+++ b/lib/WebGUI/SQL/ResultSet.pm
@@ -118,9 +118,11 @@ sub errorMessage {
 
 =head2 execute ( [ placeholders ] )
 
-Executes a prepared SQL statement.
+Executes a prepared SQL statement.  For SELECT queries, returns a true value on success.  For
+other queries, returns the number of rows effected.  Return value will always evaluate as true
+even if zero rows were effected.
 
-=head3 placeholders 
+=head3 placeholders
 
 An array reference containing a list of values to be used in the placeholders defined in the SQL statement.