What is a good way to plan in an exam setting?

Planning in an exam is really important to ensure you have a structure of argument to refer back to. Due to the limited time available, your planning should be quick and to the point. A good way of doing this is by bullet pointing the key points you intend to make (three is often an ideal number through which to construct an argument). It's also useful to include points for introductions (where you explain the angle you will be taking) and conclusions (that explain how you have reached the answer you give). With the three body paragraphs, it is particularly helpful to include the piece of context (or other additional material required) you intend to use, as this is far less stressful than trying to fit in context mid-paragraph and will likely make your selections more focused and relevant to the argument you are making. Finally, while plans are a very helpful tool they are at most a framework to refer to, therefore don't be concerned if your final essay deviates somewhat while being written, as can happen through the process of thinking with more depth on the topic as you write.