70 minutes, a blank sheet of paper, a topic related to academia. The DSH Textproduktion is the hardest part for many – because no one tells you what “good enough” is. Let's make this concrete.
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Short Answer
The DSH Textproduktion requires a coherent, argumentative text on an academic topic – depending on the university, in about 60 to 70 minutes. Evaluation primarily focuses on structure, comprehensible arguments with examples, and academic language. Spelling counts, but it's not the most important thing.
First, Read the Task – Read it Correctly
You often receive guidelines, a graphic or a quote, and a task description with operators like “erörtern” (discuss), “vergleichen” (compare), or “Stellung nehmen” (take a stance). These words are not incidental: they tell you whether you should weigh pros and cons, contrast, or clearly state your position. Overlooking this means writing off-topic – and that costs more points than any grammar mistake.
The Structure That Works
Introduction
State the topic, hint at its relevance, and introduce your main question or position. Three or four sentences are enough.
Main Body
One argument per paragraph – with justification and a concrete example. Connect the paragraphs with genuine transitions, not with “also, also, also.”
Conclusion
Summarize your arguments and provide a clear answer to the main question. Do not introduce any new topics.
Common Mistakes
The most common: enumerating instead of arguing. “There are pros and cons” is not a discussion. The second: staying too general, without a single concrete example. And the third: mismanaging time and rushing the conclusion. Always plan the last ten minutes for revision.
How to Practice with Feedback
Writing alone isn't enough – you need someone or something to tell you if your text holds up. You can find details on DSH levels on our DSH-Übersicht.
Where GermanExam.pro Fits In
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FAQ
How long do I have for the DSH Textproduktion?
This depends on the university; usually, it's 60 to 70 minutes. Always plan the last ten minutes for revision.
How many words should my text have?
There is no nationwide standard – the crucial thing is that your text fully addresses the task and argues effectively. Too short is almost always a sign of too little content.
What is more important: grammar or structure?
Both count, but a clear structure with genuine arguments earns more points than a grammatically correct but content-empty text.