What does "Summary" mean in my search results?
Summary is a concise overview of the relevant legislative text that ScholarsEdge has returned for your query. It’s intended to give you a quick snapshot of what the law, regulation, or bill covers—without requiring you to read the entire document.
How It Helps
Time-Saver: Rather than scrolling through every page of a lengthy bill, you can glance at the Summary to see if the content matches your interest.
Context: It highlights the main point(s) in the returned document, so you know at a high level whether it addresses your topic (and whether you should delve deeper by viewing the full text).
Prioritization: If you have many results, scanning the Summaries first helps you decide which items to examine in detail.
Example
If you’re researching data privacy laws, a Summary might read:
“This bill outlines consumer data rights, including requirements for website operators to disclose how user information is collected, stored, and shared.”
Such a synopsis quickly tells you if the document’s focus aligns with your search objective—whether you’re looking for explicit opt-out measures, data retention rules, or other privacy elements.